Comments on: Paperwhites Brighten Winter

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 14:56:32 +0000

Hi # 44. Did they bloom for him this season, or last season? If they flowered for him recently, then they won’t bloom until they go through a cycle. If they flowered last season, and he gave them a cold period, then stored them away, then they could bloom again.

Forcing bulbs indoors in the winter is a terrific way to bring some spring colour into the house, while watching them grow.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:55:55 +0000

I started some paperwhitebulbs that my friend gave to me. He said that they had already bloomed, but there are some green shoots that are growing. On to fo the bulbs the shoots are about 3-4 inches tall. I was wondering if that ment that they are going to bloom again? I have been reading about paperwhites a lot,and your site seems to be very promising,(I have my bulbs in small pebles mixed with a little bit of soil, they have some roots, and I water them every day).

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 16:07:00 +0000

Shady Gardener, there are many tempting bulbs. It ‘s been interesting to read in the comments what gardeners’ favourite bulbs are for forcing.

We had a bit of melt outside which exposed some ground near where my bulbs are planted, so I had to go out looking for any green sprouts, even though I know they won’t be up for a couple of months.

By: Shady Gardener

Shady Gardener — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:49:47 +0000

What a beautiful job you’ve done with these! I certainly need to get out to see if there aren’t some bulbs waiting for me to bring them home! :-)

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:23 +0000

Kerri, watching a plant emerge and bloom, while everything outside is still wrapped in snow is a very satisfying link to gardening. Now, a month and a half later, they are not quite as straight, but I was very pleased with how they looked. Paperwhites can’t be planted outdoors here, but I was thinking about trying an experiment to store them away, to see if I could get them to rebloom next year. The odds are not good with forced bulbs, but it would be interesting to see.
I love the scent of hyacinths, and should try some indoors. It is unfortunate that the mice were tulip fans too.

By: kerri

kerri — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 23:01:49 +0000

Your lovely photos make me wish I’d started some paperwhites. They look so cheery and would sure brighten up these frigid winter days. Yours are standing amazingly straight. How lucky! I’ve been surprised to read on some other blogs that many don’t like the perfume, whereas I like it very much.
I had good luck last year forcing hyacinths, but not so much with tulips, which were mostly eaten by hungry mice while out in the garage. I’ll try some daffodils next year.

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 03:26:59 +0000

Jan, it’s a good thing that the photos last longer than the blooms. My paperwhites are fading now.

By: Jan(ThanksFor2Day)

Jan(ThanksFor2Day) — Sun, 25 Jan 2009 22:03:57 +0000

Here it is, Jan 25, and I still haven’t posted my paperwhites! I am so slow at uploading photos and writing posts!

By: Northern Shade

Northern Shade — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 15:58:04 +0000

Tyra, it’s been great to observe the growth of green shoots, and the opening of the pretty white flowers. The whole process is fairly quick for paperwhites, and my bulbs were practically starting when I got them. It shouldn’t be long now before your bulbs start to produce the swollen buds. If they are growing slowly, maybe you won’t have trouble with them getting too long and floppy.
I love your beautiful, homemade greenhouse. It would be a wonderful place in which to putter around on a January day.

By: Tyra in Vaxholm

Tyra in Vaxholm — Sun, 18 Jan 2009 12:45:37 +0000

Hi northen shade, your Paperwhites are so pretty, it is certainly wonderful to force bulbs during the long winter months. I find it so lovely to follow the whole process. My Paperwhites are all in the greenhouse and they are just about 5 cm….:-(

xoxo Tyra