Beginner Gardening: Why so short???, 1 by fj_208861

fj_208861 wrote:
I tried to post this in the bulb section but that is only for paid subscribers. hopefully somebody here can help me.

I planted these tulip bulbs at the end of fall and they are now growing out of the surface of the dirt. one in particular has already gone into bloom and i am not sure why it is so short. i thought it would get much taller before it bloomed.

maybe i planted them too deep? or maybe it is too hot and is triggering them to bloom early? only one has bloomed like this so far and i want to know if i can prevent the others from doing the same. or is this just how they grow? and they get their height post bloom?

thanks for your help in advance!