Growing Paperwhite Tips On Planting Paperwhite Bulbs Outdoors

Dig holes 3 to 4 inches (7.5-10 cm.) deep when planting paperwhites. These plants look best when massed in clusters of slender stems so plant them in clusters of three to five bulbs. Anytime between September and December is the right time for planting paperwhites.

Can Paperwhite bulbs be planted outside?
How do you plant paperwhite bulbs?
Do Paperwhite bulbs need soil?
Can you plant paperwhite bulbs after they bloom?
Do paperwhites come back every year?
How long do Paperwhite bulbs last?
How do you force paperwhites for Christmas?
How deep do I plant paperwhite bulbs?
Are Paperwhite bulbs poisonous?
What to do with a paperwhite bulb after it blooms?
When should I start my paperwhites for Christmas?
How do you plant Paperwhite bulbs indoors in soil?

Can Paperwhite bulbs be planted outside?

Like most bulbs that are forced for indoor flowers, paperwhites are usually tossed out after they finish blooming. In warm climates, where temperatures don't go below 20°F, paperwhite bulbs can be planted outdoors in late fall and will bloom in late winter. Plant the bulbs about 6" deep and 4" apart.

How do you plant paperwhite bulbs?

Grow paperwhites indoors in a shallow pot or bowl (3-4 inches deep) without drainage holes. Fill the pot with small, loose stones. Gently place upright paperwhite bulbs into the container, pressing them into the stones. Add just enough water to cover the bottom of the bulbs.

Do Paperwhite bulbs need soil?

Paperwhite bulbs do not need deep soil to grow, so you have many decorative options for bowls, dishes, vases, and flower pots for planting Paperwhite bulbs.

Can you plant paperwhite bulbs after they bloom?

Cut the blooms and stems from the indoor paperwhite plants when the flowers finish blooming. Keep the leaves attached to the bulb and place the bulb container in a sunny spot until you plant them outdoors.

Do paperwhites come back every year?

To grow paperwhites outdoors, plant them any time from fall through spring. ... The leaves supply the energy the plant needs to produce flowers during the next season. In warm climates, paperwhites are less demanding than other narcissus varieties. With this minimal care, they'll come back from year to year.

How long do Paperwhite bulbs last?

When to Force Paperwhites to Bloom

For instance, if you want Christmas blooms, plant a week or so before Thanksgiving. Paperwhite bulbs can be stored for no more than about two months before they begin to lose their viability. So don't purchase them too far in advance of planting.

How do you force paperwhites for Christmas?

Paperwhites don't require a chill period in order to initiate bloom production like other types of daffodils do. This means they're easy to “force” into flower simply by exposing the dormant bulbs to water.

How deep do I plant paperwhite bulbs?

In warm climates (growing zones 8-11) paperwhites may be planted outdoors in fall for late winter flowers. Plant the bulbs about 6" deep and 4" apart.

Are Paperwhite bulbs poisonous?

All parts of the paperwhite are poisonous, but the bulb is the most toxic. The paperwhite comes from the Amaryllidaceae family in the genus Narcissus.

What to do with a paperwhite bulb after it blooms?

Keep Them in Pots

About six weeks after the paperwhite blooms, turn the pot on its side and store it somewhere where it will not freeze, such as a garage or basement. In the fall, turn the pot upright, place it in the sun, water the bulb thoroughly and continue watering until the paperwhite blooms again in the spring.

When should I start my paperwhites for Christmas?

The best time to plant your paperwhites for Christmas blooms would be 4-6 weeks before you want them at their best. If you want them blooming in early December for the start of Christmas party season, plant in mid to late October.

How do you plant Paperwhite bulbs indoors in soil?

Add a couple of inches of soil or bulb compost. Plant the Paperwhite bulbs closely packed together with the pointed ends upwards and add more soil so that the tips are just showing. Water sparingly so that the soil is just moist, place the pot in a sunny spot and the Paperwhites will bloom in around 6 weeks.