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Paperwhite bulbs are easy to bloom indoors and produce a strong compact plant with a clean, light fragrance. Native to Europe and North Africa, Paperwhites are enjoyed here as a popular holiday flower, adding a lighthearted note to end of the year festivities.
Water: Keep planting mix moist at all times.
Light: Full light until flowers appear. Plant will grow toward light. Rotate container often to produce a straight stem. Once a flower has opened, indirect sunlight and cooler will promote longer flower life
Continuing Care: To reflower cut off flower stalks and continue watering. When night temperatures are above 35°F bulbs can be planted in the garden.
Shortly after planting in ground, apply a 5-10-5 fertilizer following label directions.
Over a six week period gradually reduce water to encourage bulb to go dormant. Cut leaves to soil level only after they have turned brown.
Keep dry until winter rains trigger new growth.
Blooms will appear December through spring in USDA zones 8–11.
Temperature: Warm room temperatures, 65–75°F in flowering growth process, once flower has opened cooler temperatures will prolong flower life.
Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer at half rate next growing period.
USDA Zones: 8-11
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