Sand And Sisal website shares steps that allows you to buy tulip bulbs when they’re available in fall and force them to bloom any time during the winter.
A shorter growing variety of tulips are perfect for this project. Tulipa humilis (‘Alba Coerulea Oculata’) white tulip , T. puchella (Tulipa violacea) hot pink tulip and Apricot Beauty – blends of many hues: salmon, rose, apricot are the easiest to force indoors.
Select large, firm bulbs, avoiding soft smaller-sized ones and store them in a cool place until you’re ready to force them.
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