Bulbs That Don’t Come Up.

Question

Why do bulbs that I plant only come up one or two seasons? Even Daffodils.

Answer 1

You are far enough north that your tulips should return. But there are things that can happen to bulbs. For example, critters may eat the bulbs; the bulbs may rot if they get too much moisture or the site doesn't drain well; if they don't get enough sun they will eventually die out. Tulips especially require full sun. Overfertilizing can do them in as well as cutting off the leaves before they have yellowed and withered.

If you are planting the common daffodils that are yellow/orange, they seem to be more hardy than the specialty daffodils such as the white, pink or chrome.

Here are tips to fix these problems:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/daffodil/daffodil-bulbs-not-growing.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/tulips/tulips-bloom-every-year.htm