NEXT PREVIOUS Growing Paperwhites By Molbak's Garden + Home | 4 November, 2021 | 7 Blooming Paperwhites (Narcissus) provide a sweet fragrance and bring a tall, sculptural quality to your holiday décor. They are easy to grow and make a sweet gift. Since they begin to bloom in about 4-6 weeks after planting, you’ll want to plan accordingly for holiday gifting. WHAT YOU WILL NEED: Bulbs, a container (at least 3” deep), pebbles or marbles, water and bright light. Using a container without drainage, fill part way with pebbles. Position bulbs close together, with pointy side up, on pebbles. Add more pebbles until the lower 1/3 to 1/2 of the bulbs are covered, leaving the upper portion visible. Fill container with water to the base of the bulbs. Maintain this water level without allowing water to touch the bulbs. Place the container in bright light and rotate it every few days. Paperwhites usually need some support when full grown. Discard bulbs after flowers fade and save pebbles and container for next year. The flowers will last longest if the plants are placed in bright light such as a west, east, or south-facing exposure. Once the paperwhites begin flowering, move them to a cooler spot – this will help them last longer. Continued exposure to warm temperatures may cause the blooms to fade more quickly. Create a stunning mantel by mixing them with poinsettias, amaryllis, cyclamen, and rosemary or ivy topiaries. Protips: Avoid “the flop” (or make the best of it). Add twigs from the yard that act as supports but look intentional (Curly Willow or Shrubby Dogwood stems work great!). Grow them in a tall, straight-sided vessel. VARIETIES TO TRY: ‘Wintersun’ has a lighter fragrance, blooms on shorter stems and features a trumpet of gold that emerges from the center. It is also quicker to bloom than most. ‘Erlicheer’ stays shorter, is highly fragrant and produces frilly, double creamy flowers with light yellow centers. ‘Inbal’ is similar to ‘Ziva’ (the classic) but is mildly scented and stays shorter so it doesn’t flop. Save No tags. Related Post Why We Do What We Do By Molbak's Garden + Home At Molbak’s Garden+Home our purpose is to make the world better by connecting people to one another and their surroundings. Our mission is to bring you inspiration, support, products and Read more Molbak’s Favorites: Easy Dorm Room Green By Anita, Molbak's Photographer & Certified Professional Horticulturist Molbak’s favorites are indoor plants and low maintenance and – bonus – will freshen the air in your dorm. Fresh air = motivation = homework is a breeze! #1 Aloe Read more NEXT PREVIOUS RECENT POSTS Tree Decorating Tips from the Professionals Growing Paperwhites Danish Kringle Bread Pudding Easy Fall Garden Container Recipe 9 Lawn Care Tips for Fall RECENT COMMENTS ARCHIVES November 2021 September 2021 August 2021 June 2021 May 2021 April 2021 March 2021 February 2021 November 2020 October 2020 September 2020 August 2020 July 2020 June 2020 May 2020 April 2020 March 2020 February 2020 January 2020 December 2019 September 2019 August 2019 CATEGORIES Food Gardening Gathering + Preserving HomeGrown Indoor Plants Local Makers Molbak's Garden+Home Uncategorized Contact Us Holiday Hours Open 9am-7pm daily. Closed for Thanksgiving Helpful Links Curbside Pick-Up COVID-19 FAQs Dog Policy Careers Location / Contact Returns / Terms & Policy Plan Your Visit 13625 NE 175th St. Woodinville, WA 98072 Stay in Touch Sign up for our newsletter to stay in-the-know about our upcoming sales and exclusive shopping events.