Paperwhites

 

For Christmas I'm having a go at forcing some Paperwhite bulbs to give as personal, home grown  presents to friends and family and to use as Christmas decorations. I think the Paperwhites on the fireplace below look beautiful!

They are meant to be easy to grow...fingers crossed!

          1) Arrange a layer of pebbles at least 1" deep on the bottom of the pot.

          2) Place bulbs root side down.

          3) Pour water to the top of (but not above) the pebble line.

          4) The bulb shouldn't be touching the water or it will rot. The roots will eventually 'find' the water.

          5) Water every few days.

          6) Roots should sprout and shoots grow and flowers bloom!

 I was given some forced hyacinths last Christmas. They were such a lovely present!

I'm going to add some new bulbs to the vases I was given last year. (Cox & Cox). It's so lovely to be able to re-use a Christmas present, and they look so pretty when they flower.

Good luck little bulbs!

(Images - Martha Stewart & Cox and Cox)