ixia bulbs did not sprout

Question

I planted Ixia bulbs this summer from two different vendors and none of them came up – why? We had a lot of spring rain but ground never flooded.

Answer 1

Ixia prefer to be planting in well draining soil. With the heavy rain that you mention they may have rotted in the ground.

Proper planting can also be a factor, planting depth is 3 to 5 inches deep.

Also don't rule out rodents. Many times moles, mice and even squirrels will dine on bulbs.

Ixia are an excellent plant to grow in pots. Give that a try next spring.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/ixia/growing-ixia-bulbs.htm