Forcing Paperwhite Narcissus. I love how paperwhites give a nice pop of snowy white color to the holiday decor. Paperwhites narcissus papyraceus are one of the only perennial bulb plants that are native to the mediterranean region they are closely related to the common daffodil and even look similar and produce small white blooms that are extremely fragrant.
Gardeners in warmer climes can grow paperwhites outside in the garden but here in the north we have to do all our paperwhite growing indoors. How to force paperwhite bulbs indoors. The first consideration is to select narcissus varieties that are known to be good for forcing.
I love how paperwhites give a nice pop of snowy white color to the holiday decor.
If you start them about four weeks before christmas a fully blooming pot of paperwhites can make an easy and. Paperwhites narcissus tazetta a type of daffodil are native to the mediterranean but unlike other narcissus species they aren t cold hardy. While paperwhite bulbs can be planted in soil more commonly they are grown in pots or dishes of water with some stones or. Set in a cool spot for two weeks and then move to a sunnier spot that is warmer.