they work; they are not soft white but bright white just to be clear.  Three bundles per order but I think 6 bundles in one tall container might be the right proportions per container.  Just my opinion.  My husband thinks one container on the front porch looks unbalanced--he thinks there should be the same "look" on either side of the front door.  He is correct; I just can't decide yet if they are worth the money to buy more.  They aren't 'cheap'.