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Tom Stimpson: Forcing bulbs for a wonderful winter indoors - Episode 286
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We’re approaching the perfect moment for bulb planting, and if you’re looking to force bulbs for a lovely indoor winter, then look no further than the sage advice of Tom Stimpson.
In this episode, Sarah and Tom - our Head of Horticulture - share their favourite bulbs to force indoors, and how to pot and water them, plus a few simple tricks to keep them flowering for weeks on end.
In this episode, discover:
- The best bulbs to force indoors, from dramatic amaryllis and classic paperwhites to scented narcissus, hyacinths and tiny muscari
- Simple methods for planting, positioning and watering indoor bulbs so they flower reliably
- The importance of “mean” watering to avoid rot and keep flowers lasting longer
- Easy ways to move forced bulbs from house to garden so they go on to provide colour and cut stems for seasons to come
Products mentioned:
Amaryllis ‘Papillio’ (Papilio): https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-papillio
Amaryllis ‘Green Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-green-magic
Amaryllis ‘Nymph’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/amaryllis-nymph
Paperwhite Narcissus ‘Ziva’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-papyraceus-ziva-for-forcing
Narcissus ‘Polar Hunter’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/narcissus-polar-hunter
Hyacinth ‘China Pink’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinth-china-pink
Hyacinth ‘Delft Blue’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/hyacinthus-orientalis-delft-blue-forcing
Muscari ‘Blue Magic’: https://www.sarahraven.com/products/muscari-blue-magic
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