Forcing Paper Whites

If you are wanting 
blooming Narcissus' for Christmas
 this is the week to plant them.


 PaperWhites are easy to grow in your home this winter with sweet fragrant flowers you will enjoy for several weeks.



 PaperWhites may be grow in a dish of pebbles.  Select a shallow dish with no drain holes.  Fill it half way with pebbles.  Nestle the bulbs into the pebbles, pointed end up, and fill the rest of the dish with the remaining pebbles.


 
 Then add water, keeping the water level just below the bottom of the bulbs.




 When the sprouts begin to grow, put the dish in bright light and watch as the foliage and flowers emerge.



 Remember to add water periodically, do not let the bulbs dry out.  Cool temperatures keep the flowers fresher longer.


Don't forget about the 
Christmas Decorating Linky Party
starting here
Monday the 19th at 7 p.m.





 
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13 comments:

  1. I love paperwhites, but HATE how they fall over! Do you have a trick for keeping them upright?? Thanks!
    Nancy

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  2. Thanks for the tip.
    I have just the planter for this!
    I can't get to town until next week,
    I hope that's not too late.

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  3. Hi Dawn! Oh, you're just the smartest little one. I've never done this but now I know how! :)
    I'm so glad you like my little tea towel. I made that a while back!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  4. I've never done this but it is something I'd like to try. So, tomorrow I'm off for finding paperwhites and/or narcissus. Thanks for the heads up. Have a great weekend.

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  5. I didn't know you could grow them in gravel. Might have to try that one.
    Brenda

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  6. I have been seeing these everywhere. I guess I need to go get some bulbs and pebbles.

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  7. I have never grown them but they are so cute and this looks like something I could do. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Oh, your paperwhites are going to look beautiful in your white long container! What a pretty post!!!!

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  9. Those are going to be so pretty in your sweet white dishes!

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  10. My sister and I were just talking about paper whites yesterday. Great timely post.

    Hugs,
    Laura

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  11. I may have to see if I can find some bulbs, I would love to try this!

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  12. I love paper whites, too. I wish they lasted all year.

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  13. So pretty and different with the pebbles.

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