what to do about these bulbs that have just arrived in the post

GardeningMamaAndBoo

Hi there

 

I ordered some spring bulbs online and they've only just arrived- on the last date they said they would despatch by Is there any point in attempting to plant them?

 

Its annoying because over a week ago I emailed to cancel the order and didn't hear back from them, so I cancelled well before they despatched. I know I have legal rights from Distance Selling Regulations but I thought I'd ask you all if there's any point in even having a go with them now. Thing is, I won't get a chance if I do try til a week's time anyway.

nutcutlet

What are they? Most bulbs will be fine planted now

archiepem

just plant them . nature will take over  and there free

GardeningMamaAndBoo

thanks for yourreplies!

 

they are a mix, there are-

oxalis

allium moly

allium

daffodils

 

does it matter they wont get planted til friday, so well into december?

 

thanks!!

fidgetbones

I've planted daffs after xmas and they've been OK. I planted some last week. They might be a bit late, but they catch up usually.

CluelessGardener

I'm just about to plant my tulips today so I would just plant them soil is still quite warm in the midlands.

I think we have only had three cold snaps to date 

James

GardeningMamaAndBoo

ok thank you!!

dannyboy10

This happened to me last year but I planted them in december and they were fine.

just flower a little later than normal

Rosie31

Should be no problem - just plant them and let nature do the rest!  Enjoy the show in spring.

Alina W

Yes, they'll be fine.

I still have tulips to plant!

jamesm2

there will be fine just planted mine and i live in the north east