Do you have enough room to dig small trenches between the flowers without disturbing their roots and perhaps drain some of the water off. You could then fill the trenches with mulch to absorb some more of the water.

I don't think they would survive over the winter indoors.

Another option would be to cut them down and cover them when it rains so much

In your zone you could always dig them up and replant them in a large container outdoors for overwintering.

They'll pout for a few days after transplanting but they spring back. The container can be placed in an area where it can drain better than your main garden drains.

Lynda

4 o'clock have tuber. Each fall I dig mine up and replant in the spring.

Thanks for your replies. I have dug two of the tubers up to keep them from drowning. Some of the others I left. Now that the rain has stopped they seem to be looking better. I do plan to mulch well just in case we have a rainy winter since these are all so new. Thanks again.

I purchased these tubers for placing around the outer edges of a mulched area under a lacy tree. We planted in mid May. Today they are maybe 5 or 6 in tall but no blooms... growth much slower than I anticipated.
What have I done wrong? We have watered regularly with this heat. Hopefully someone can help!

my seed grown ones ... [never heard them being sold as tubers????] ...

have NOT bloomed yet ... and are just a bit larger than yours sound ...

i appreciate you searched for an old post .. but after that.. i suggest you start your own post .. so you can check the box.. so that replies will be sent to your email ...

let them go to seed late this summer [or save some in an envelope] .. and press a piece of the plant plant.. so you will recognize them next spring.. when they pop up .. once the soil warms enough ...

if they are alive.. you win ... just check your patience ... they will come ...

ken