you miss gardening. Forcing bulbs spring bulbs to bloom during the winter is the perfect way to brighten a winter day. One of the easiest bulbs to force is the paperwhite. They are not only pretty but they create a wonderful fragrance in your home. If you live in a warm winter...
How to force hardy spring flowering bulbs into early bloom for enjoying indoors during the winter months
FRAGRANT, SNOWY WHITE FLOWERS atop grasslike foliage make paperwhites (Narcissus) favorite indoor plants in winter. Forcing the bulbs to bloom for the holidays--ahead of their normal spring cycle--couldn't be easier: Just nestle a few bulbs among pebbles in a water-filled bowl and set them...
6 Simple Steps to Force Bulbs Into Bloom The thermometer might read in the single digits right now, but you can bring a hint of spring inside by coaxing your favorite warm-weather flowers to bloom. ByWendy Manwarren GeneresPublished: Feb 4, 2015...
A Few Tricks to Force Bulbs into Bloom
Hyacinth bulbs – and any spring bulb for that matter – need to go through a period of cold and dark before they’ll grow and bloom. If you’re purchasing bulbs online or from a garden center, you’ll need to keep them dark and cold for at least 14 weeks. But, if you’re like...
Pre-Chilled Bulbs 101 What does it mean to force bulbs? Forcing bulbs is the process of manipulating bulbs to bloom outside of their typical growing conditions. Bulbs are forced when grown in warm climates, indoors, or in containers. Top 10 Pre-Chilled Bulb Basics People who want to force...
Forcing bloomsis the process of making a plant give out flower buds before it’s natural time to do this in the yard. Many gardeners know that you can force bulbs indoors (see my project withamaryllisandpaperwhites.) But perennial shrubs like forsythia is also a good candidate. ...
Once the blooms are spent, bulbs can be composted. Amaryllis: Choose a container that is 1 ½ to 2 inches wider than the bulb, deep enough to accommodate the bulb, and handle this top heavy bloom. You can plant 3 or 4 amaryllis bulbs in one pot for a magnificent display but be sur...
Set in a cool spot for two weeks and then move to a sunnier spot that is warmer. Keep the soil evenly moist. The growth will be similar to bulbs forced in water. What to do with your forced paperwhites after they bloom? If you grow your paperwhites in soil, you can use them an...