Is it ok to water tulips after they have been deadheaded bec. there are still plants around them?

Question:I know that after this cycle, the tulip bulbs should now remain dormant till next spring season. But there are still a lot of plants around them on our garden and they also need to be watered. Would it cause them to rot?

Answers:
As long as the bulbs are not left in standing water (all water is absorbed during watering) they will be fine.

"Watering Bulbs
Water the bulbs following planting. This will help settle the soil in the planting bed plus provide needed moisture for the bulbs to start rooting. Fall planted bulbs must root before cold weather. Avoid over-watering at planting time since this can result in bulb rot.

For both spring and summer bulbs, start watering when the flower buds first appear on the plant if the soil is dry. Shallow watering will not do the job. Remember that the bulbs may have been planted 6 to 8 inches deep and the water needs to soak to that depth. Through the bud, bloom and early foliage stage, add about one inch of water per week if this amount has not been supplied from rainfall. Water with a soaker hose to keep water off the bloom. Bulbs like alliums, or the shallow planted bulbs, will rot quickly if over-watered in the heat of summer."