Paperwhites Care Instructions

UPON ARRIVAL:

Carefully unpack. Pour rocks gently into glass bowl. Evenly space bulbs, pointy-end up on top of rocks. Push them down gently to nest. Add water just to the bottom of the bulbs.

PLACEMENT:

A cool, bright location. Turn container occasionally to keep stems from leaning toward the light. Paperwhites grow more slowly and last longer when kept no warmer than 65°F. Keep away from direct heat sources. Support tall stems with a twig or stake tied with twine or raffia.

WATER:

Keep water level just to the bottom of the bulbs at all times.

TRANSPLANTING:

Forcing bulbs indoors, as we have done, depletes their reserves and it may take several years for them to bloom again. Paperwhites belong to a group of daffodils that are not winter hardy.