I know you don't want to think about it before Halloween,
but the holidays are sneaking up on us! :)
but the holidays are sneaking up on us! :)
I bought my paperwhite bulbs at Home Depot today, they couldn't be easier to
plant and force for beautiful blooms in December. A pretty addition to your decor or
to give as a gift. I'm planting mine within the next few days to insure they'll be blooming
for my annual Christmas party in early December.
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These are the same bulbs I buy every year, but $1 less this year, go figure???
If you've never forced them before you can follow my instructions from last year here.
The container options are endless, here are a few ideas,
a pretty blue and white bowl...
plant and force for beautiful blooms in December. A pretty addition to your decor or
to give as a gift. I'm planting mine within the next few days to insure they'll be blooming
for my annual Christmas party in early December.
These are the same bulbs I buy every year, but $1 less this year, go figure???
If you've never forced them before you can follow my instructions from last year here.
The container options are endless, here are a few ideas,
a pretty blue and white bowl...
clear glass vase...
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small urns...
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a rustic wood box...
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vintage white pottery...
Amy Bradstreet
My iron urns last year...
This year I'm doing something similar to this with a modern twist.
I'll show you in a week or so. :)
Do you plant paperwhites?
28 comments:
This year I WILL remember to plant them!
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Thanks for the reminder! I tend to forget to plant them until it's too late. Can't wait to see what you do with yours this year.
Thank you for the reminder and these are beautiful examples on what to do with them! I love your small footed urn for the coffee table, it has nice height and texture with the paperwhites in it. This post makes me excited for the holidays!
All these ideas are so pretty. I love the look, but mine always fall over plus I'm not wild about the smell.
thanks for the reminder ... I need to get on mine! I love yours in the urn ... and the line up of white pottery is so fun! xo
Oh too weird...I literally woke up this morning wondering when you were going to do your paperwhite post!
you are so organized! i am not on my game at all.
Hi Pam, Good reminder! Will check out HD next time. We love them but some people find them stinky. There is a way to keep them from getting too tall, adding alcohol to stunt their growth. Read how here-
http://www.hort.cornell.edu/miller/bulb/Pickling_your_Paperwhites.pdf
Oh, thanks for the reminder! I think I'll try some for Christmas this year too!
So pretty! Thanks for the reminder, Pam! I'd like to try some for this Christmas...
Oooh, I love Christmas! I'm so glad it's time to start! Thanks for the reminder!
I love paperwhites! Thanks for the reminder...I never seem to get with it in time! Yours looked fabulous last year!
Ok, I am GOING to plant these this year. Every time I see them on your blog they look so amazingly beautiful...I have to give it a shot.
So pretty. I have never planted anything for Christmas. I'm always scared that my cats will eat it and get sick ;)
Thanks for the reminder and beautiful planting ideas, Pam. My daughter and I plant them every year but I want to change it up this year after seeing these ideas for planters. The photos of your house at Christmas are magazine-worthy. I hope the pearls on the reindeer become a tradition!
Lori
Lori
Thank you! I adore paperwhites and this post is a great reminder. I'm hitting the Depot ASAP:) ,BTW, loved your post last week with the selfie - fabulous sweater and the side pony looked SO CUTE! xoxo
I was told by someone at the local garden center that the Chinese type (available at garden centers) don't smell as much.
I love them, I just wish they lasted forever!!!
Karolyn
Paperwhites fit wherever they are placed! They are remarkable....formal and casual.
I have only done this a time or two but love it! Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration Pam!
So pretty! Could you send me your email when you get a chance? I've looked all over your blog and can't find it. I have a question for you :)
I love them :) Great ways you showed to display them too :) xo Kristin
They are beautiful! I'm not so good with plants, but I love the way they look!
Since I'm no big gardener I always plant these or amaryllis for the holidays! Great ideas on the containers, my juices are up and would probably use my brass of milk glass for these this year! Happy planting!
Oh, I love paper whites. Can't wait to get some this year. I think they'll look perfect in our dining room. x
So love paperwhites...they always look and smell so beautifully ... can't wait to see yours bloom!
Thanks for the reminder Pam! Christmas is definitely not the same without paperwhites around my home.
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