Tulips in Pella will be reaching their peak bloom this week. Pella Community Services Director Jeanette Vaughan says thousands of flowers throughout the community will be ready for viewing during this week’s Tulip Time celebration through next weekend. Find the latest bloom status map here.

The annual community tulip bulb dig will take place as scheduled on Monday, May 16th, according to Vaughan. Tulip bulbs in the following locations will be available for removal on Monday, May 16 at 7:00 a.m.:

– Beds located between the sidewalk and street on South Main Street (from Peace to Liberty), North Main Street (from Washington to Sunken Gardens Park), Washington Street (from the Open Bible Church west to Brinkhoff Park), and Franklin Street (from the Post Office west to West Market Park)
– City parks: Brinkhoff, Central, South, Sunken Gardens, West Market
– City buildings: City Hall, Community Center, Library, Klokkenspel
– Fair Haven Memorial at the intersection of Union Street & E 3rd Street

Follow these guidelines when digging tulip bulbs:
– Use a pitchfork n Remove all foliage with the bulb
– Remove only tulip bulbs n Soil must remain in the flower beds
– Abide by all on-site signage