At this time of year, there are not many flowers left in the garden to bring in the house, so I like to plant these bulbs to provide us with some floral scent and cheerfulness during the dark and damp days.
You need to make sure you buy the narcissus bulbs for in the house – the packaging will tell you this. I bought 12 bulbs for £8
Find a nice glass bowl – I got mine from Home Sense a few years ago. I use it for displaying christmassy things like citrus fruits, snow scenes etc
Fill the bottom of the bowl – about half full – with clean gravel or pebbles, large or small
Lay the bulbs on the top in a circular pattern with the pointed part facing upwards.
Add enough water so that the bottom of the bulb is just above the water.The roots will draw the water up they need.
Put the bowl it into a cool room. Add water when the levels go down
Stand back and admire your work and wait for a gorgeous fragrant display – it will take about 4-6 weeks for the flowers to open, depending on the warmth and light of the room.
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