Create charming arrangements with store-bought ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodils and grape hyacinths—3 easy ideas!
Even a small number of flower bulbs is enough to bring spring vibes into your home. ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodils and grape hyacinths are among the most common spring flower bulbs in stores—and you can often get them for just a few euros. With tips from horticulturist Outi Tynys, you can easily create adorable arrangements!
1. A beautiful collar or frost protection from twigs
A rustic twig collar highlights the delicate flowers of ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodils and grape hyacinths. Make it from twigs that have fallen from trees, shrub branches, or vine shoots. If the plants need protection from the cold, stick a few twigs upright in the pot and drape multiple layers of garden fleece over them. The air pocket protects the plants from cold and prevents them from getting flattened. A hardened ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodil can withstand temperatures down to about -10°C, while grape hyacinths can handle around -5°C.
2. A scent jar from grape hyacinths
The grape hyacinth, or Muscari, has flower clusters made up of little round flowers that have a sweet smell, thanks to the nectar they contain. A glass jar enhances their lovely fragrance and supports the blooms as they stretch in warm conditions.
If you want the flowers to stay beautiful for as long as possible, choose blue-flowering grape hyacinths that are still in bud. White-flowered varieties shine beautifully when fresh, but as they age, brown spots that develop on the flowers are more noticeable. Extend the flowering period by moving the container to a cool place at least for the nights.
Plant grape hyacinth bulbs in the ground in spring. In the garden, their nectar-rich flowers will delight solitary bees and other long-tongued pollinators year after year.
3. Group in terracotta
Weathered small clay pots are perfect for planting individual flower bulbs, such as ‘Tête-à-tête’ daffodils and ‘Bridal Crown’ daffodils. Create an impressive display by grouping pots of different shapes and sizes together. Separate the bulbs’ root systems from each other by gently shaking, plant the bulbs in soil, and water. You can also plant the bulbs in moss instead of soil. Finally, decorate the pots with pussy willow branches.
