Hello! I had difficulty getting glads to flower last year and I was under the impression that they were not getting enough sun. This year I put them in a self-watering planter with full sun and great drainage, but I still don't see anything that looks like it might be a flower. Am I being impatient or is there something wrong with these flowers? I'm in NY/7a.
Thanks!

In previous years, mine began to flower late July to mid August. Zone 7, NY.

Mine bloom in late June and aren't showing any signs yet here in 7b. When they start to form a flower stalk — you'll see the center thickening — it comes up fast.

That said, some of those look quite small. It takes a few years for a baby corm to develop to flower-bearing maturity. Some might not be ready.

NMoasis said: Mine bloom in late June and aren't showing any signs yet here in 7b. When they start to form a flower stalk — you'll see the center thickening — it comes up fast.

That said, some of those look quite small. It takes a few years for a baby corm to develop to flower-bearing maturity. Some might not be ready.

The tallest is a little over 2 feet. Is that unusual? These aren't perennial where I live, so not bearing flowers in Year 1 would be quite the disappointment.

Perhaps the photo is deceptive. Two feet sounds normal. Be patient, it's still early!

I wouldn't give up either. The last of the blooms just happened here, normal for here. But whenever I add new store-bought ones in Feb. or March, they bloom a lot later than the pre-established bulbs.

Any Blooms to report?

gardengus said: Any Blooms to report?

no blooms yet, but they're close!

Bingo!

Fan-flower-tastic!!