FORCING PAPERWHITES FOR CHRISTMAS

I love how Paperwhites give a nice pop of snowy white color to the holiday decor. Plus, paperwhites are so EASY to grow!

– Tall Glass Vases – Soup Tureens – Mason Jars – Shallow Crocks – Shallow ceramic bowls – Even casserole dishes

WHERE TO GROW PAPERWHITES

HOW TO PLANT PAPERWHITE BULBS

Follow these easy step-by-step instructions to learn how to grow these beautiful winter blooms.

I like to use mason jars. They're just the perfect size for one bulb and would make fantastic teacher or hostess gifts.

Choose Your Container

Put a small layer of stones on the bottom of your container 1-2" deep. I use either aquarium gravel or a bag of stones from the dollar store.

Add Stones

Place your bulbs on top of the rocks, root side down and pointy side up.

Plant The Bulb

Put a few more stones around the bulbs for support. ½ to ¾ of the bulb should be showing above the stones.

Add More Stones

Add water until the water is just below the bottom of the bulbs.

Water

WHEN TO PLANT  PAPERWHITES FOR CHRISTMAS BLOOMS?

The best time to plant your paperwhites for Christmas blooms would be 4-6 weeks before you want them looking their best.

I actually like to start different sets of them every two weeks from late October through late December, so I always have some fresh paperwhite blooms throughout the gloomy days of winter.

WHAT TO DO WITH PAPERWHITES AFTER BLOOMING click or swipe up to find out

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