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Paperwhites

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Elegant, fragrant winter-blooming bulbs that bring clusters of snowy-white flowers indoors with minimal effort.

Position

Bright light to full sun

Life span

Perennial

Height

20–30 cm / 8–12 inches

Flowering period

3–4 weeks

Hardiness

Hardy

USDA Zone

USDA 8–11

Growth habit

Upright, clump-forming bulb

Benefits

Low-maintenance
Fragrant
Winter indoor bloomer

1. Getting started

Soak bare bulbs in water for 4–6 hours, then nestle them—pointed ends up—among pebbles in a shallow dish. Add water just to the base of the bulbs, keep in a cool, dim spot until roots develop (10–14 days), then move into bright light to force blooms. Check water level regularly, keeping the base just moist.

Planting time

Autumn (8–15 °C / 46–59 °F)

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Min. temperature

5 °C / 41 °F

PH of soil

6.0–7.0

Space of planting

5–7 cm / 2–3 inch

Depth of seeding

1–2 cm / ½ inch

Soil type

Evenly moist, well-drained sandy loam or potting mix

Compost & Enrichment

Lightly incorporate 5–10 cm of well-rotted compost or organic matter

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2. Grow & Bloom

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Plant bulbs 5 cm deep and 10 cm apart in well-drained soil and full sun each autumn. Shoots emerge in late winter, and clusters of fragrant white flowers open in early spring.

Germinate condition

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From Germinate to Bloom

4–6 weeks

From seed to germinate

Pest & Disease

Fly, slugs/snails, and fungal rot—use good drainage and avoid over-watering

Pruning & Deadheading

Snip off spent flower heads at the stem base to concentrate energy in the bulb

Pro-Tip to grow and bloom

Apply a balanced 10-10-10 bulb fertilizer once when shoots reach 5 cm, then again at flowering start

Blooming condition

Bright, indirect light or filtered sun; cool room (10–15 °C); consistent moisture at bulb base

Pro-Tip to maintain

After flowering, allow foliage to yellow naturally before discarding; this replenishes bulb reserves

Watering

Keep water just at the bulb base; top up every 3–5 days to maintain an even

Ideal temperature to grow

10–15 °C / 50–59 °F

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3. Harvest

Cut stems early morning when blossoms are fully open for maximum vase life

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How to hardvest

Recut stems underwater and place in fresh vase water; change water every 2–3 days

Harvesting condition

No edible fruit

From bloom to harvest

Not typically grown for fruit

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4. Propagation

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Lift and separate offset bulbs after foliage dies back; sow fresh seed in spring if desired

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Propagation methods

Division of offsets (primary) or seed sowing (requires patience)

Propagation condition

Late spring (after foliage yellow-off), in cool, dry conditions

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5. Dormancy

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Allow foliage to die back fully; brush off soil, then store bulbs in a cool (8–12 °C), dry, well-ventilated spot

Dormancy temperature

8–12 °C / 46–54 °F

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Dormancy period

8–12 weeks

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6. Companion plants

Hyacinth, Amaryllis, Pansy, Crocus

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