TULIP bulbs from the 2025 Bloom Festival are now available at the Heathcote and Bendigo visitor centres.
Approximately 30,000 bulbs are planted in the Conservatory Gardens each year.
Although in past years the City of Greater Bendigo has held a Tulip Dig where residents could dig their own bulbs from the gardens, this year they have already been removed.
“The tulip bulbs are priced at $7.50 per bag and there is a four-bag limit to ensure as many people as possible have an opportunity to purchase some bargain priced tulip bulbs this year,” said City sportsfields and reserves cooordinator Tyrone Downie.
“There is a minimum of 20 bulbs of various colours in each bag making them excellent value for money.
“After digging up the bulbs, City staff stored them for a short time to allow the green stems to dry out and nutrients to be drawn down into the bulbs.
“This has allowed City staff to bag up the bulbs without the stems which is what most people prefer.
“We understand that some people will be disappointed about the decision not to hold the tulip dig this year. However, the tulip dig normally takes place on a weekday morning and many people cannot attend the event.
“This way more people will be able to obtain some bulbs at a time that suits them.”
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