To order the units of 5/$10 bulbs or planted bulbs call Patty at 503-368-6081 and she will get back to you. Instructions for planting are below.
Paperwhites-Storing, Planting, Growing
Among indoor-flowering bulbs, none is more popular than paperwhites. They produce dense clusters of fragrant flowers indoors in fall and winter with minor special treatment. Allow 5-6 weeks from planting to bloom; for flowers at Christmas, plant by November 10. Bulbs can be started at intervals to provide color and fragrance until after Easter. Store paperwhites in refrigerator until ready to plant.
1. Put a 2-to-3-inch layer of pea stone, marbles, or decorative stones in a shallow, watertight container. A clear glass one will give you a good view of how the roots are developing. If using soil, fill a pot 1/2 full of potting soil or a soil-less mix.
2. Place bulbs in pointy-end up. They can be close together, almost touching. No more than 1 inch apart is best.
3. Anchor the bulbs with soil or more pebbles, leaving the top third of the bulbs exposed.
4. Water those in soil thoroughly to settle them in and then about once a week after that or as needed to keep them evenly moist. For the pebble planted ones, add water to the container until it is just below the bottom of the bulbs. If they sit in water, they will rot. Add more water as needed.
5. Place them in a dark, cool location, around 50 to 60°F. If kept too warm they may not flower well, producing spindly plants.
6. Watch for rooting. This is easier to see in the pebble-planted ones, especially those in a clear glass container. In the soil planted pots, look for roots poking out of the pot’s drainage holes. It takes about 3 weeks after planting for roots to form.
7. Move the pots of rooted bulbs to a sunny, bright spot with relatively cool temperatures (60-65°F). They should start to bloom 3 to 4 weeks later. If they don’t get enough light as they start to grow, the plants will be leggy and have a hard time holding up their blossoms. As the plants grow, turn the pot every few days to keep the foliage growing straight. Give them some sticks for support.
Paperwhites will bloom for about 14 days and perhaps longer if conditions are favorable. As discussed above, they need bright light but don’t like direct light, which will cause them to burn or dry up. Water only when the top 1 inch of their soil begins to feel dry to your touch. Do not fertilize paperwhites. Paperwhites do not hold over for the next year. Best to dispose of them in compost pile.