Paperwhites

Paperwhites, a type of narcissus, captivate with their delicate, star-shaped flowers and heady fragrance, bringing a touch of springtime to the heart of winter. Often forced to bloom indoors during the colder months, these bulbs provide a delightful respite from the bleakness of winter with their pristine white blossoms.

This section is dedicated to the world of paperwhites, offering insights on their care, cultivation, and the joy they bring to indoor spaces. Whether you’re looking to brighten up your home during the chilly season, seeking a fragrant floral display, or exploring the wonders of bulb forcing, paperwhites promise beauty and fragrance in abundance.

  • How to grow paperwhites

    How to grow paperwhites

    Paperwhites are not only beautiful but also incredibly easy to grow, both indoors and outdoors. Here’s everything you need to know about growing paperwhites, from…

  • Paperwhites for Christmas

    Paperwhites for Christmas

    What’s Christmas without Paperwhites!? These cheery mini daffodils are among the most popular indoor plants for the holidays. Growing Paperwhites for Christmas is an easy…

  • Forcing paperwhites

    Forcing paperwhites

    Forcing Paperwhites is one of the most popular indoor gardening projects for the winter. This pretty windowsill plant is also one of the easiest flowering…

  • Paperwhite Ziva

    Paperwhite Ziva

    There are many different varieties of Paperwhites to choose from, but Paperwhite ‘Ziva’ is by far the most popular. Paperwhite Ziva is a cultivar of…

  • Paperwhites care

    Paperwhites care

    Paperwhites are one of the most popular flowering plants to grow indoors during the winter. Fortunately, these blooming bulbs are very easy to care for!…

  • How to plant paperwhite bulbs

    How to plant paperwhite bulbs

    Paperwhite bulbs can be planted in a vase with water or in a planter pot with potting mix. To plant paperwhite bulbs in a vase,…

  • Growing paperwhites in water

    Growing paperwhites in water

    To grow Paperwhites in water, plant the bulbs in a vase with some pebbles or use a special bulb vase to hold the bulb over…

  • Paperwhite flower

    Paperwhite flower

    The Paperwhite flower (Narcissus papyraceus) is a Mediterranean daffodil with dainty white flowers. These flowering bulbs are most commonly planted indoors during the cooler months…

  • Paperwhites falling over

    Paperwhites falling over

    Are your paperwhites falling over? Mine were too. Here are 4 easy ways to keep them upright. Why are my paperwhites falling over? Paperwhites fall…

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