It's time to plant your paperwhites for pretty blooms in December!
They're simple to force, make a beautiful statement, are inexpensive,
you just have to plan ahead a bit, but you'll be glad you did!
These were mine a couple of years ago, planted in Ikea Stainless Bowls,
that got a quick and easy DIY spiff up here.
In the past I've always found bulbs at Home Depot, but this year my store only
had bulbs pre-planted in pots, I found the same at Walmart - both were about $7
for 6-7 bulbs. Since I like to choose my own container I bought loose bulbs from a
nursery (O'Tooles if you're local) for $1 each.
Pretty inspiration...
splendidsass.blogspot.com
fadedcharmcottage.blogspot.com
They have a tendency to get tall and need help to keep them upright, I love
the green ribbon my friend Claudia @ My Little Bungalow used to corral hers.
mylittlebungalow.blogspot.com
The options for containers are endless, I've shared lots of fun
paperwhite planting ideas in this previous post if you need some inspiration.
And, the super simple instructions for planting can be found here.
21 comments:
Hi Pam... I bought my bulbs a couple of weeks ago and totally forgot about them. Thanks for the reminder!!
I saw these in the store yesterday and instantly thought of you! You will forever be linked to paperwhites in my brain.
Ooohhh... I have two pretty brass containers that I am going to force some paper whites in! Heading to the nursery today! Thanks for the reminder and pretty inspiration!
Ivy
I love them! They add just the right touch to a room at Christmas....
xo
Patty
Beautiful....pinned every image!!
Thank you for the reminder!! Come Dec. 15 I always wish I had planted them. I'm putting them on my shopping list for the week, you are the best, and this is exactly why we need you around here lady!!
If you would like to stunt the growth of your bulbs so that they're not top heavy, then review this link. http://gardening.about.com/od/forcingandprechilling/qt/PaperWhites_Alc.htm
I was just thinking I need to go purchase mine!! I hope my nursery has them!!
P.S Dawn's suggestion works!!
Pam: Yes, I bought my bulbs last weekend. I usually wait for a while and have them bloom after Christmas, when everything is so gray! I too have used the vodka "trick" and did a blog on it last winter: http://www.libbywilkiedesigns.com/2013/12/how-to-grow-paperwhite-narcissus-bulbs.html It really does work, but you do have to follow the proportions. Funny how some people really do not like the scent…but we all love it!
Thanks for the mention, Pam -- so sweet! And, thanks for the reminder to get paperwhite bulbs now. It's hard to believe we're into November already. Christmas will be here before we know it!
Claudia
I've always wanted to try Paperwhites but I don't think my room gets enough light.
They ARE so lovely- Tried years ago and while they were beautiful, they sure did STINK! I think I will give them another try this year. Love the lime green bow to keep them contained and the one idea with silver, pearl white and lime green Christmas ornaments at the base! OH0 and good to he you back!
Any suggestions for someone who kills every plant in the house? I tried these directions last year and I got a little green to poke out but then nothing! HELP!
Thanks for the reminder, Pam! I'm going to get mine started this weekend!
I look forward to your yearly reminder! I think I'll plant mine in a tall glass vase to corral them- worth a try! Happy weekend xo Nancy
The last time you posted about these I swore I would plant some one of these days. Thanks for the reminder. I am going to give them a try this year!
Shelley
Love them but I'm kind of at war with real plants right now ;)
I wish they would last forever I love paperwhites! xo
Pam this is beautiful! I love paperwhites too, but to be honest I still need to plant my tulips and daffodils. XOXO, Sarah
Hi Pam,
I have been a fan of your blog for a LONG time but have just never written! Wanted to tell you how much I loved this post - like my friend Shelley (above) I have been wanting to plant paper whites my whole life and every year I say I will do it next year, and I never do! So thank you for pushing me, and for the beautiful inspiration photos!
I do have a question though. Could you possibly give me the link to the specific post on which you found the photo from Splendid Sass? I have looked on her blog but unless I knew where that photo was, I would never find it. I'm having one of those interior design moments where I am completely obsessed! I have to find the source of that photo because it is my new inspiration and I want to see more of that house! (I'm thinking you will understand!)
Thanks so much, and thank you for a wonderful blog!
Take care...
Sheila
www.maisondecinq.blogspot.com
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