On Thursday, March 20, 2014 8:43:46 PM UTC-4, Brooklyn1 wrote:
mj wrote:



Is it common for bulbs to grow but not flower the first year?

I am not having a great success rate with the many bulbs

I planted last fall.



I'll bet Critters are eating those flowers... other than dafs most

bulb flowers become critter food... deer/rabbits will feast on bulb

flowers.

Box store bulbs planted in November in the coldest year in recent North Carolina history. Animals are not a problem (in this case). I have never had trouble with crocus and have had 2 bloom out of 60 bulbs. Daffodils are growing foliage but not a lot of blooms and they are really short. I have never had good luck with Tulips but I was really hoping this year. Thanks for all the input. I am glad I got them all pretty cheep. Just a disappointing spring.
MJ