Growing amaryllis and paperwhites in bulb vases is a lovely way to bring some life indoors over winter, particularly during the holiday season. While you can force bulbs in pots of soil, growing them in glass means you can watch every stage, from the first roots to the blooms, and specially designed vases make it easy to get started.
For planting amaryllis, a classic bulb vase works well. These are designed with a cup or narrow neck to hold the bulb so its base sits just above the water, while the roots grow down into the vase below. Amaryllis bulbs tend to be large, so look for an opening that's wide enough to hold the bulb securely, with enough height to balance the tall flower stems, like this hand-blown bulb vase from Terrain or this recycled glass amaryllis vase from Wayfair.
Paperwhites are more flexible. You can plant a single bulb in a narrow-necked vase, but when growing paperwhites, they usually look best planted in a cluster on a bed of pebbles. Glass hurricane vases work particularly well, as their tall sides help to support the stems as they grow. This green pine-etched glass hurricane from Crate & Barrel feels suitably seasonal, while a glass hurricane with a woven rattan base (like this one from Target), brings a natural texture to the display.
We've rounded up 16 of the best bulb vases for growing amaryllis and paperwhites, from premium hand-blown designs to simple, more practical vases for under $10. Most will work for cut stems once the bulbs have finished flowering, too.
Once your bulbs are in, keep the water topped up to just below the base of each bulb, and move the vase somewhere bright as the shoots appear so the stems don't stretch. And if you'd like even more color indoors over the coming months, it's worth planting indoor hyacinths now. They'll flower in late winter, just as your amaryllis and paperwhites are fading.
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