To the genius who invented the idea of bringing flower bulbs indoors to force them to bloom in winter months: Thank you for figuring out how to fill the house with color and scent in cold months.
Maybe your forced bulb of choice is amaryllis, hyacinth, paperwhite, or tulip. In any case, nothing could be easier than coaxing it into bloom in a vase of water:
Above: A green glass vase, Hyacinths ‘Fulgor’ is about 11.25 inches high and is 229kr (about $25.20) at Zeta’s.
With its mossy hue, a green glass vase enhances the color of foliage.
Above: Also suitable for simple arrangements of fronds or small amaryllis bulbs, the bulb vase can be grouped with others on trays for greater visual impact.
See more tips for forcing flower bulbs in our curated design guide to Bulbs & Tubers 101. Read more: