Why Haven’t My Daffodil Bulbs Bloomed?

Question

I planted 20 daffodil bulbs back in October, and only one of them bloomed. Do you know why?

Answer 1

In zone 9, you may find it hard to get bulbs that require a cool period to grow. This includes the daffodil. To get it to bloom, reliably, you will need to chill them each year.

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/bulbs/bgen/chilling-flowering-bulbs.htm

Otherwise, you will want to choose a bulb that is more suited for the climate:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/gardening-by-zone/zone-9-10-11/zone-9-bulbs.htm