Tulip Question

My Tulips are just about on the downfall,Am i ok to cut them rite back to get cracking on summer bedding or will i damage them for cutting back to early??????

When i say damage i mean next years growth

 

wouldn't you want the leaves to stay on so they could start storing food for next years flowers?

"Like most bulbs, tulips need little attention. However, it is important to pinch off their dead flowers before they go to seed if you want them to bloom next spring. Leave the stems and leaves to gradually die back so the foliage continues to get energy from the sun and store nutrients in the bulb for the next season."

taken from here

although if you really want to start planting you could always dig them up and plant them in a pot until they die back and then replant next year?

 

Good answer Kalmia.....................and Welcome