Spring flowering bulbs can be potted up to give you an early bloom indoors, however the flowers may also bring with them a bad case of Spring Fever. The Bulb Forcing Process The best containers for forcing bulbs are Azalea pots or bulb pans. Azalea pots are 3/4 of the height of ...
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 area such as zones 8-11...
1.Whatever type of flower you decide to force, buy the largest bulbs you can find. The bulbs should be firm and free from nicks and bruises. 2.Choose a pot with drainage holes that's at least twice as deep as the bulbs to allow for proper root growth. Fill the pot halfway with so...
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 in a cool place with bright daylight until buds start to swell (typically in three to four weeks). Then ...
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...
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...
How to Grow and Care for an Amaryllis Plant Hippeastrum Nothing can break the gloom, like a beautifully blooming House Plant in the dead of winter. Of all of the flowering bulbs, the Amaryllis is the easiest to force into bloom. The large size (up to six inch blooms) of the showy ...
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. ...
After they bloom, let their leaves yellow for about 2 months before cutting back (at this point the leaves should be able to pull free easily), the foliage helps feed the bulbs. Some varieties will multiply so if you planted 12 in the Fall and 16 appear–lucky you!
You can force amaryllis bulbs to bloom indoors, even in the middle of winter. Forcing bulbs is a way to trick a bulb into blooming out of its natural season. Many bulbs can be forced to bloom indoors in the winter. Amaryllis is a popular forced bulb, as are paper-white narcissus, da...