Can I plant bulbs in January, will they bloom in spring?
Yes, you can but the bulbs you planted in January will bloom in spring depends on the type of bulb and the conditions you provide. Spring flowering bulbs like tulips, daffodils and hyacinth are typically planted in fall because they need a cold period called vernalisation to trigger bloom. If you plant them in January in a mild climate where the ground isn’t frozen, they might still grow, but their flowering could be delayed or weak. If the ground is frozen, you need to plant the bulbs in pots indoors or in a sheltered location and pre-chill the bulbs in the refrigerator for 8-12 weeks before planting. For summer flowering bulbs like gladiolus, lilies and dahlias, january is actually early in most regions. You can store them in a cool, dry place until the soil warms up in spring around March or April. Make sure they are firm and not dried out or moldy.
The flowers might bloom but they would be smaller than usual due to less ideal conditions. In case they don’t bloom leave them in ground to establish root and successful the following year.