Forcing Bulbs for Christmas Blooms

It’s time for forcing bulbs for Christmas blooms.  Paperwhites are one of my favorites and they are the quickest to bloom.  Hyacinths and Amaryllis take longer; however, you may be able to find them pre-planted at your local nursery.  If so you just need to find a pretty container for them.

I love the white blooms.  They are a nice contrast to winter evergreens and pinecones.  The Hyacinths and Amaryllis come in other colors but I am partial to white.

Forcing Bulbs

These photos will inspire you to visit your local nursery for some bulbs so you can have some fresh blooms for Christmas.

If you are looking for a unique hostess gift for Thanksgiving, plant some bulbs in a pretty container for your host.  They will enjoy watching the flowers grow and bloom throughout the holiday season.

Christmas Paperwhites

Paperwhites grow so fast.  Sometimes they can get a little leggy.  I love how these were wrapped in a pretty satin ribbon to keep them standing erect.

via Southern Living

Add some miniature ornaments to your pot for some extra sparkle.

via Better Homes & Gardens

You can also add winter pinecones your pot for a decorative touch.

via Stone Gable 

This calendar will help you to time the blooms for your paperwhites.

via Empress of Dirt

Holiday Hyacinths

Hyacinths are very fragrant and don’t grow near as tall as paperwhites.

via It’s a House

You can find single vases for forcing bulbs such as the ones below.

via Satori Design for Living

Pine cones and moss surround this beautiful planter of hyacinths.

via Trädgårdsflow/Garden Flow

Following is a chart that will help you plan your planting of hyacinths.

via Empress of Dirt

Festive Amaryllis

Amaryllis are tall like paperwhites but have a much sturdier stem and larger bloom.

via House and Home

via Traditional Home

Your containers do not have to be Christmas colors.  I love the white blooms against the blue and white pot.

via The Ribbon in My Journal

Following is a forcing calendar for Amaryllis.

via Empress of Dirt

For additional information on how to plant your bulbs, visit Empress of Dirt.

Do you like to incorporate flowering bulbs into your holiday decorating?  If so which is your favorite?

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