By now you know I am a huge fan of flowers. But did you know you can force bulbs indoors? You can plant paperwhite bulbs inside to bloom this winter and it’s actually very easy.
I bought these bulbs at Primex in Glenside, PA. If you haven’t been there yet, you have to go. And no this isn’t sponsored (none of my posts are!), I just blog about things that I genuinely like and purchase with my very own money. I love them even more now, because they graciously donated a bunch of trees to our township due to all of the tress we lost during the tornado.
For this project you will need paperwhite or narcissus bulbs, small stones, and a container to put them in. I used vintage from my collection.
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Start by filling the bottom of your container with the small stones.
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Then place the bulbs in the stones, with the tips facing up and the end facing down. The end is usually bigger than the top.
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Then fill in with more stones to help anchor the bulbs so they have some support when they bloom.
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Fill with water just to the bottom of the bulb. Then set them in a cool area that does not get light for a couple of days to weeks until they start to sprout. These were already sprouting a small amount so I may not have to have them in a dark area for long. I’ll keep you updated on how they turn out in a few weeks.
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I used a bowl, candle holder and vase. Use your imagination and whatever you have lying around. The taller containers will actually do a better job holding the bulbs upright. The lower ones may need some support once they bloom and get top heavy. I plan to tie a ribbon around them to keep them upright.
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In a few weeks you will have beautiful blooms to brighten your day!
*Brandi
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