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Narcissi Tazetta 'Paperwhite Chinese Sacred Lily'
Paperwhite
Very fragrant and primarily suitable for indoor planting
The umbrels have as many as 8 flowers per stem
Easy to force at home; blooms appear in 4-6 weeks
- » Chinese Sacred Lily has a very strong fragrance
- » Paperwhites are indoor narcissi (daffodils)
- » Magnificent for cut flowers
- » Perfect indoor holiday bloomers paired with Amaryllis
- » Most fragrant: Ziva
- » Least fragrant: Inbal
- » Native to and imported directly from Israel
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When should I plant Narcissi Tazetta 'Paperwhite Chinese Sacred Lily'?
Growing and Maintenance Tips for Narcissi Tazetta 'Paperwhite Chinese Sacred Lily'
Store at 50-60 F in a dark, dry spot prior to planting
Plant in soil or place on pebbles with water
Pack tightly in the pot
Water freely; the water line should be just below the base of the bulb
Do not let the roots dry out
Avoid heat and sunlight the first 2 weeks, as this will force the blooms to stretch
Blooms appear in 4-6 weeks
Use twine or stakes to keep the blooms upright
Have a tendency to topple over due to their height and heavy clusters of flowers
Can be planted outdoors in zones 8-11
Storage Tips
Store bulbs in a cool, dry spot with good air circulation and low humidity
Most bulbs can tolerate temperatures between 38 and 70 F
Protect from heat, frost and strong sunlight
Pre-cooled bulbs for the South must be planted immediately
Avoid These Common Pitfalls
Not sure if a bulb is viable? Look for bulbs that are firm to the touch
Bulbs hate "wet feet" - never plant in areas with poor drainage or standing water
Planting when the soil temperature is too warm is the primary cause of stunted blooms
Road salt and de-icing compounds are harmful to bulbs - avoid areas where plowed snow accumulates
Crop rotation is key - don't plant the same type of bulb in the same spot year after year to protect against Rhizoctonia
Don't plant too shallow - it's essential that bulbs are planted at least 3 times their height into the soil
Plant bulbs firmly in the soil with their pointy end up and basal plate down - not all bulbs will right themselves underground
Avoid areas that do not receive at least half a day of sun
Plant away from invasive tree and perennial root systems that can strangle bulb roots & compete for limited water and nutrition
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