Mixed, soft pastel shades of Multiflora Hyacinths – fabulous for charming, perfumed indoor displays.

The bulbs may be potted up in late autumn, before placing undisturbed in a cool dark room to put down strong roots and delay flowering. Bring your potted bulbs out of storage at 12-16 weeks and place them in a warm, bright spot where they will burst into white, pink and blue blooms after 3-4 weeks.

Forcing bulbs is a popular way to enjoy spring flowers indoors, early in the year when the weather may still feel bleak outside.

To enhance the display, cover the soil surface with a little moss and use natural twigs as support for the flowering stems if needed.