The bulbs I planted in fall are growing early - is this OK?

Question

I live in Kansas City, and our weather has been so mild this year. Trees are budding; grass is growing; and now my blubs (daffodils, crocuses, windflowers, allium, etc) are sprouting. They were even sprouting right before Thanksgiving. I planted according to zone and the directions from the place I bought them, but I'm concerned I'm going to have more green than flower this spring. Any ideas?

Answer 1

I've been hearing this from many ppl all over. I think the bulb would survive should we finally get a real winter but I don't know if it would still grow and bloom this year as it should. It could very well be that the bulb would grow and bloom then next year given we have a normal winter.

Answer 2

Yes, perrenials do come back every year, but it all depends on where you life as to whether it is safe to plant them in the fall. If you get a hard winter where the ground remains frozen for a couple of months you may find it better to wait until the spring, the plants will then have a complete growing season to get their roots down before the winter. Check on your neighbors to see if they are working and moving plants in their gardens, if they are transplanting then it will be safe to plant.

Answer 3

They say you cannot fool mother nature but this year maybe the exception if some really cold weather comes in. If it remain close to the ground, it maybe ok. If any cold weather comes hopefully it will come before the flower or after the flower and before the fruit. Otherwise, we maybe paying higher prices for fruits and begetables. Or we will have a double growing season. Keep your fingers crossed.

Answer 4

same delima here in SC..I think if they flower and you have a freeze again, you can forget about them for this year..the peach farmers here are very worried as some trees are blooming now!!