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How to Grow Paperwhites?
How-to Guides

How to Grow Paperwhites?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Mar 10, 2020

A wonderful fragrance, quick results and super easy to grow: Paperwhites are the perfect first project for a new gardener. They are a staple for Christmas forcing, and a chance...

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Growing Bulbs Indoors For Christmas
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Growing Bulbs Indoors For Christmas

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 10, 2019

Enjoy the flamboyant blooms of amaryllis and the heady fragrance of Narcissus Paperwhite and hyacinth by growing bulbs indoors for the holidays. These fall- planted flower bulbs are easy to grow and...

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How To Plant Paperwhite Bulbs?
How-to Guides

How To Plant Paperwhite Bulbs?

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Dec 09, 2019

Thanks to their elegant white blooms and sweet fragrance, Paperwhites areprobably the most popular narcissi to grow indoors. They’re quick and easy to growwhether in soil or gravel: plant them...

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December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast
Bulb News

December Bulbs: A Midwinter Flower Feast

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 07, 2019

Flower bulbs that bloom outside of their season? It’s possible with flower bulb forcing. And unlike other bulbs, Christmas favorites Paperwhite and Amaryllis don’t need a chilling period. In this...

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A White (and Red) Christmas with Paperwhites and Amaryllis
Planting Tips

A White (and Red) Christmas with Paperwhites and Amaryllis

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Oct 24, 2018

What do you associate with Christmas? A decorated tree?  Mulled wine, turkey and gifts? Why not add Paperwhites and Amaryllis to that list? In this blog we’ll talk about how...

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Paperwhites – Fun, Elegant and Easy
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Paperwhites – Fun, Elegant and Easy

Posted by Ben Rotteveel on Nov 24, 2016

Paperwhites – fun, elegant and easy  Paperwhite narcissus bulbs produce gorgeous blooms and they’re tons of fun. They’re extraordinarily easy to grow, so they make a great plant for beginners...

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Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist
Meet Ben, our Flower Bulb Specialist

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