If you’ve ever wandered through the colorful pathways of the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival and wished you could recreate that beauty at home, now is your chance. The Thanksgiving Point Annual Tulip Bulb Sale is officially happening now at the Ashton Gardens Gift Shop, giving guests a rare opportunity to take home some of the most unique tulip varieties in the world.
Every spring, the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival transforms Ashton Gardens into one of the largest and most breathtaking flower festivals in the country. With more than 400,000 tulips imported from Holland blooming across 50 acres of gardens, the festival has become one of Utah’s favorite spring traditions. Now, many of those same tulips are available for guests to purchase and plant in their own gardens.
A Rare Chance to Bring Home Tulips from the Festival
The annual Tulip Bulb Sale features specialty tulip varieties sourced straight from Holland. Guests will discover unique blooms that are often difficult to find at traditional garden centers, including:
- Parrot tulips with dramatic feathered petals
- Fringed tulips with delicate textured edges
- Double tulips that resemble peonies
- Vibrant specialty varieties featured throughout the Tulip Festival displays
These are many of the exact tulips guests admired while visiting the festival this spring. Because the gardens are completely redesigned and replanted every year, the bulbs are carefully removed after the season and offered to guests rather than going to waste.
It’s a meaningful way for the beauty of the Tulip Festival to continue living on beyond Ashton Gardens. The same blooms that filled the gardens with color this spring can now grow in home gardens across Utah.
Why the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Bulb Sale Is So Unique
Unlike many standard tulip bulb sales, the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Bulb Sale gives gardeners access to professionally curated tulip varieties that were part of large-scale display gardens designed by expert horticulturists.
Every year, the Ashton Gardens team carefully plans new garden layouts, color palettes, and flower combinations for the Tulip Festival. The bulbs selected are chosen specifically for their beauty, bloom timing, color variation, and ability to create unforgettable spring displays.
That means guests are not simply buying ordinary tulip bulbs. They are taking home bulbs that helped create one of the most photographed spring flower festivals in Utah.
For gardeners, flower lovers, and families looking to add something special to their landscaping, this is a rare opportunity to plant unique tulips with a direct connection to the Thanksgiving Point Tulip Festival.
Thanksgiving Point Members Save on Tulip Bulbs
Thanksgiving Point members receive a 10% discount on Tulip Bulb Sale purchases.
Membership at Thanksgiving Point includes year-round benefits, exclusive discounts, and special access to seasonal events throughout Ashton Gardens and the other Thanksgiving Point venues.
Tulip Bulb Sale Happening Now at Ashton Gardens Gift Shop
The Tulip Bulb Sale is happening now at the Ashton Gardens Gift Shop while supplies last. Quantities are limited, and many varieties sell quickly each year.
Guests are encouraged to shop early for the best selection of tulip bulbs before favorite varieties are gone.
Whether you’re planting a flower bed, refreshing your landscaping, or simply hoping to recreate a small piece of the Tulip Festival at home, this sale is one of the best opportunities of the year for Utah gardeners.
How to Plant Tulip Bulbs in Utah
Tulips grow especially well in Utah’s climate, but proper planting is important for healthy blooms the following spring. Here are a few simple tips to help your tulips thrive.
Plant Tulip Bulbs in the Fall
Although the bulbs are available now, tulip bulbs should typically be planted in Utah during the fall months when temperatures begin cooling down. October is often the ideal planting time because the soil is cooler, helping the bulbs establish roots before winter.
Choose a Sunny Location
Tulips grow best in areas that receive plenty of sunlight. Choose a location that gets at least 6 hours of sun each day during the spring growing season.
Make Sure the Soil Drains Well
Tulip bulbs do not like overly wet soil. Good drainage is essential to prevent bulbs from rotting during the winter months.
If your soil tends to hold water, consider mixing in compost or planting the bulbs in raised beds for better drainage.
Plant Bulbs at the Correct Depth
A good rule for tulip bulbs in Utah is to plant them about 6–8 inches deep. Place the pointed side of the bulb facing upward.
Spacing bulbs a few inches apart allows them room to grow while still creating a full and colorful display.
Water After Planting
After planting, water the bulbs thoroughly once to help roots begin establishing. After that, Utah’s winter moisture is usually enough until spring arrives.
Prepare for Spring Blooms
Once warmer temperatures return, your tulips will begin emerging from the soil and blooming in spring. Depending on the variety, blooms may appear from early to late spring.
Planting multiple varieties can help extend your blooming season and create a longer-lasting display of color.
Bring a Piece of Ashton Gardens Home
The Thanksgiving Point Annual Tulip Bulb Sale is more than just a gardening event. It’s a chance to bring home a piece of the Tulip Festival and continue the beauty of spring long after the festival season ends on May 16.
Visit the Ashton Gardens Gift Shop today to shop tulip bulbs sourced straight from Holland and start planning next year’s spring garden.
