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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Hannah Stephenson

THE TRUTH ABOUT: How to force bulbs to flower at christmas - Caught on Camera

It may seem a long time until Christmas, but if you want beautifully scented indoor hyacinths and other bulbs such as dwarf narcissi for the festive season you need to think about planting ‘forced’ bulbs now.

Forcing means encouraging bulbs to flower earlier than they would naturally and it is done by growing them indoors for all or part of their growing season.

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