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Forcing Perfect Paperwhites

By orchidgal
November 18, 2014

This is a foolproof way to force those beautiful and fragrant paperwhites successfully, without having them get leggy and fall over. They look so beautiful on a windowsill in the cold winter months.

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Nov 18, 2014 11:52 AM CST
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Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
Region: Pacific Northwest Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
I love the jolly look of paperwhites but am not fond of their cloying fragrance. I have an unheated side porch with half-windows on 3 sides facing east, south and west. I'm wondering if I could put some bulbs out there to enjoy from inside without clogging my nose up? I could also run a small space heater out there (and often do for the dog and cat in freezing weather) to keep it around 60-ish.
I want to live in a world where the chicken can cross the road without its motives being questioned.
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Nov 22, 2014 12:31 PM CST
Name: Nancy Mumpton
Sun Lakes, AZ (Zone 9b)
I'm NancySLAZ on some sites
Region: Arizona Charter ATP Member Enjoys or suffers hot summers Garden Photography Cactus and Succulents Bromeliad
Bookworm Native Plants and Wildflowers Region: Southwest Gardening Photo Contest Winner: 2014 Dog Lover Container Gardener
I've had paperwhites in a sunroom heated to 50 degrees and they love it. I think they could take it even cooler. Better cool than warm!
"Gardening is a humbling experience"--Martha Stewart
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Nov 24, 2014 10:14 PM CST
Name: Elfrieda
Indian Harbour Beach, Florida (Zone 10a)
Annuals Foliage Fan Herbs Hibiscus Master Gardener: Florida Roses
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I think a colder porch might work Deb. Let me know if you do it and if it works. Thanks.
“I was just sittin’ here enjoyin’ the company. Plants got a lot to say, if you take the time to listen”
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Nov 25, 2014 12:57 PM CST
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Name: Deb
Planet Earth (Zone 8b)
Region: Pacific Northwest Million Pollinator Garden Challenge Garden Ideas: Master Level
Will do.
I want to live in a world where the chicken can cross the road without its motives being questioned.
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