When to plant tulip bulbs in Florida
Fall planting in Jacksonville
Dec 15–Jan 15
Across Florida the window opens between October 29 and December 15. Find your city below; the dates follow each town's own average first fall frost.
- Fall planting, Jacksonville
- Dec 15–Jan 15
- Last frost, Jacksonville
- Feb 1
Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Plant once the soil has cooled below 60°F. Bulbs need 12–14 weeks of cold to flower in spring. In the warmest parts of Florida, chill bulbs in the fridge for 8 to 10 weeks first and plant in late December.
Tulip bulbs planting dates by city
Start indoorsPlant outSow outdoorsFall plantingAverage last and first frost
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
JacksonvilleDec 15–Jan 15
TampaDec 15–Jan 15
OrlandoDec 15–Jan 15
St. PetersburgDec 15–Jan 15
Cape CoralDec 15–Jan 15
TallahasseeNov 7–Dec 12
GainesvilleDec 15–Jan 15
Palm BayDec 15–Jan 15
Lehigh AcresDec 15–Jan 15
LakelandDec 15–Jan 15
Spring HillDec 15–Jan 15
BrandonDec 15–Jan 15
ClearwaterDec 15–Jan 15
Palm CoastDec 15–Jan 15
RiverviewDec 15–Jan 15
Fort MyersDec 15–Jan 15
DeltonaDec 15–Jan 15
North PortDec 15–Jan 15
AlafayaDec 15–Jan 15
Daytona BeachDec 15–Jan 15
MelbourneDec 15–Jan 15
Town 'n' CountryDec 15–Jan 15
KissimmeeDec 15–Jan 15
Boynton BeachDec 15–Jan 15
Pine HillsDec 15–Jan 15
The VillagesDec 15–Jan 15
LargoDec 15–Jan 15
St. CloudDec 15–Jan 15
Wesley ChapelDec 15–Jan 15
OcalaDec 15–Jan 15
All 148 cities
| City | Fall planting | Last frost |
|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Tampa | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Orlando | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| St. Petersburg | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Cape Coral | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 16 |
| Tallahassee | Nov 7 to Dec 12 | Mar 11 |
| Gainesville | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Mar 3 |
| Palm Bay | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Lehigh Acres | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Lakeland | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Spring Hill | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 5 |
| Brandon | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Clearwater | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Palm Coast | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| Riverview | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Fort Myers | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 16 |
| Deltona | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| North Port | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Alafaya | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Daytona Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Melbourne | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| Town 'n' Country | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Kissimmee | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Boynton Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 22 |
| Pine Hills | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| The Villages | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Largo | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| St. Cloud | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Wesley Chapel | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 31 |
| Ocala | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 25 |
| Poinciana | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Delray Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 22 |
| Sanford | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Port Orange | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Apopka | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 24 |
| Port Charlotte | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 21 |
| Palm Beach Gardens | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 21 |
| Jupiter | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Winter Haven | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| Horizon West | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Palm Harbor | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Four Corners | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 29 |
| Sarasota | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| Bradenton | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 16 |
| Bonita Springs | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Pensacola | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 14 |
| Clermont | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 29 |
| Pinellas Park | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Ocoee | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Pierce | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 22 |
| Titusville | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| University | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Winter Garden | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Altamonte Springs | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| DeLand | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 17 |
| Haines City | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| Cutler Bay | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Ormond Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| North Fort Myers | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 16 |
| Plant City | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Land O' Lakes | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 31 |
| Princeton | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Oviedo | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| Meadow Woods | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| The Acreage | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 21 |
| Winter Springs | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| Lakewood Ranch | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 16 |
| Riviera Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 21 |
| Leesburg | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Valrico | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Estero | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Panama City | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 15 |
| South Miami Heights | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Richmond West | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Egypt Lake-Leto | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Carrollwood | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Fruit Cove | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Dunedin | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Merritt Island | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| New Smyrna Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| East Lake | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Buenaventura Lakes | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Casselberry | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Lake Magdalene | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Lakeside | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Rockledge | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| West Melbourne | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Crestview | Oct 29 to Dec 3 | Mar 21 |
| Oakleaf Plantation | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Venice | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| Ferry Pass | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 17 |
| Winter Park | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Ruskin | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Vero Beach South | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Fleming Island | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| East Lake-Orient Park | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Golden Gate | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Apollo Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Citrus Park | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Silver Springs Shores | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 25 |
| Sebastian | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Wright | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 5 |
| Temple Terrace | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Leisure City | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Lutz | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Keystone | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Palm River-Clair Mel | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Fish Hawk | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Palm City | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 23 |
| Pace | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 17 |
| Immokalee | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 23 |
| Tarpon Springs | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| South Bradenton | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| Nocatee | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 31 |
| Groveland | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Eustis | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 2 |
| Northdale | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Bellview | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 14 |
| Westchase | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Edgewater | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Port St. John | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| World Golf Village | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 1 |
| Oak Ridge | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 25 |
| Liberty Triangle | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 25 |
| Wekiwa Springs | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 24 |
| Bloomingdale | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 30 |
| Bayonet Point | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Bartow | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 24 |
| Jacksonville Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 31 |
| DeBary | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Brent | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 14 |
| Jasmine Estates | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Ensley | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 17 |
| Tavares | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 26 |
| Lynn Haven | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 15 |
| Zephyrhills | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 31 |
| Marion Oaks | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 25 |
| Holiday | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 20 |
| Florida Ridge | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 18 |
| Auburndale | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 15 |
| Hunters Creek | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 28 |
| Fort Walton Beach | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 5 |
| Minneola | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 29 |
| Lealman | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 17 |
| Midway | Nov 13 to Dec 15 | Mar 1 |
| West Pensacola | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Feb 14 |
| Punta Gorda | Dec 15 to Jan 15 | Jan 21 |
| Panama City Beach | Nov 17 to Dec 15 | Feb 25 |
Questions
When should I plant tulip bulbs in Florida?
In Jacksonville, fall planting from December 15 to January 15. Across Florida the window opens between October 29 and December 15, depending on the local last frost.
How is this date worked out?
Plant from 2 weeks before to 3 weeks after the first fall frost. Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 averages for the weather station nearest each city.
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