The annual shipment tulip bulbs has arrived in Pella.

The City of Pella parks department reports the delivery of over 100,000 tulip bulbs, with more expected to arrive soon.

This year the city itself will be planting just over 121,000 bulbs of 70+ different varieties in street beds along Washington, Franklin and Main Streets, as well as various parks.

Each crate of bulbs will be inspected by the Parks staff. It will take about a week to inspect the bulbs. During inspection, the bulbs are also sorted by planting location. Weather permitting, Parks Staff will start planting in the next two weeks.