Holiday Paperwhites

One of my favorite Holiday traditions is planting 

Paper Whites.

They are incredibly easy to plant

and

can last the entire Holiday season!

The bulbs can be planted in virtually anything.

They can  be frown in water, gravel rocks or soil.

Above I have planted them in vintage drawers

that complimented my design scheme.

For one of my centerpiece plantings

I am use a wooden trough.

Each year I buy 200 quality bulbs.

This gives me plenty for my centerpieces

as well as plenty to plant for Holiday Gifts!

Once you have everything you need

the process couldn't be easier!

First decided what you want to plant your bulbs in.

I use a quality potting soil next.

I think it's remarkable how little soil the bulbs actually need.

I have had great success using even this shallow trough!

I simply set the bulbs on the top of the soil
and
then cover them 2/3 of the way up with soil.

 I love the aesthetics of seeing  some of   the bulb

But you can bury the entire bulb if you prefer.

Then I give them a good watering.
I keep the soil moist throughout their growing
with a weekly deep watering.

Next I finish the planting with either moss or gravel rocks.

Here is the finished planting.

I so enjoy watching the bulbs change daily.

The key to steady growth of your paper whites is keeping
the soil damp,

Once the bulbs get going they grow fast!

This is one of my favorite stages 

right before the flowers burst open!

Here they are in full blooming glory!

Just look at the effective root system in such a shallow planting vessel!

Another great thing about Paper Whites

is they transition wonderfully

into the 

New Year!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy 

as you style your life