Ann B.
12-29-2002, 06:45 PM
There are several varieties of Paperwhites which are Narcissus Tazetta. Most of mine came from my sister's ranch in Texas. They are a true bulb and did you know that they are in the Amaryllis family of bulbs?
It is best to wait until after all the foliage dies back (goes dormant), then dig up and plant further apart. They multiply very quickly so give them plenty of room.
You can amend the soil with peat moss, and/or compost. I used to stir a little bone meal into the bottom of the new hole, but they tell me that the bone meal made today is not the same as what it was years ago, and it not as good for the bulbs. You might want to consider a product such as 'Bulb Booster'. Just follow the directions on the package.
My Paperwhites began to emerge about 2 months ago, I suppose, and started blooming this past week. I plant mine in groups amongst other bulbs and my Daylilies because it provides for blooms and foliage in different seasons.
Also, mine are the white and are not doubled, but I have seen pictures of the double blossomed ones and even some yellow ones.
They are amongst the easiest bulbs to grown, and I think the only way you could kill them in our zone is to flood them or use Roundup, so if you want to divide them now, it should be okay. You may not get as many blooms and whatever you do, refrain from cutting or removing any foliage until it is completely dead. They need the foliage to absorb food for next year's blooms.
If the weather will cooperate, I will try to take some pictures of mine tomorrow. I was at Dauphin Island much of the day today with company from out of town.
Enjoy!
It is best to wait until after all the foliage dies back (goes dormant), then dig up and plant further apart. They multiply very quickly so give them plenty of room.
You can amend the soil with peat moss, and/or compost. I used to stir a little bone meal into the bottom of the new hole, but they tell me that the bone meal made today is not the same as what it was years ago, and it not as good for the bulbs. You might want to consider a product such as 'Bulb Booster'. Just follow the directions on the package.
My Paperwhites began to emerge about 2 months ago, I suppose, and started blooming this past week. I plant mine in groups amongst other bulbs and my Daylilies because it provides for blooms and foliage in different seasons.
Also, mine are the white and are not doubled, but I have seen pictures of the double blossomed ones and even some yellow ones.
They are amongst the easiest bulbs to grown, and I think the only way you could kill them in our zone is to flood them or use Roundup, so if you want to divide them now, it should be okay. You may not get as many blooms and whatever you do, refrain from cutting or removing any foliage until it is completely dead. They need the foliage to absorb food for next year's blooms.
If the weather will cooperate, I will try to take some pictures of mine tomorrow. I was at Dauphin Island much of the day today with company from out of town.
Enjoy!