Mine don't do well in the heat, Katie. And they certainly do like moisture. My TB's were late blooming and didn't last long. Weird spring and the heat was turned on too high, too fast, I think. ??

Ginny

Mine weren't good either. Only one TB bloomed, for about a day and then shrivelled up. I think you're right, Ginny - too hot too fast.

A bit of fertilizer. Water when nature isn't offering adequate rainfall. Lots of sunshine. That should lead to good blooming.

My mom's sibs didn't bloom either. I think it's pretty normal for them to skip a year sometimes. They're picky.

My TBs did well this past summer. At least one bloomed that never had before. It didn't get really hot or dry until later in the summer though.

I agree with northspruce...they seem to be picky. I've gone years without blooms, then 2 years in a row with good bloom. I don't know why. I just make sure to enjoy them while they last.

Thanks for the reassurance, I had no idea what I did wrong! Hopefully they'll return with lots of blooms this spring!