Ziva Paperwhite
Details
The classic paperwhite daffodil, 'Ziva' is the best known variety of these fragrant indoor blooming bulbs. Plant anytime between late October and late February for a blooming windowsill bouquet.| SKU | HFB6P04 |
|---|---|
| Common Name | Ziva Paperwhite |
| Botanical Name | Narcissus Ziva |
| Zones | 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Flower Color | White |
| Mature Height | 16-20" tall |
| Bulb Size | 15/16 cm |
| Bulb Spacing | 4 bulbs per 6" pot |
| Planting Depth | Plant with tips above the soil line. |
| Bloom Time | Winter: 6-10 weeks after planting |
| Planting Time | Fall, Winter |
| Advantages | Easy to grow, Good for Cut Flowers, Good for Containers, Low Maintenance, Plants for Small Spaces, Good for Forcing |
| Additional Information | Hardy in zones 9-11 but an excellent indoor plant for cool zones |
| Ideal Region | Southeast |
| Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Planting Guides
Amaryllis and Paperwhites, are favorites for the winter holiday season. These bulbs are easy to grow with spectacular results. They need no chilling, and once planted can bloom in as little as 3-5 weeks for Paperwhites, and just 6-8 weeks for Amaryllis.
Tips For Growing Amaryllis (Easy!)
- When planting your bulb, select a pot that allows about one inch all around, and at least two inches below the bulb.
- Use a good quality soil-less potting mix or a blend of one part peat moss and one part coarse sand for planting.
- Make sure to not plant too deep and leave the top of the bulb ("shoulder') just slightly above the soil.
- Water in your newly planted bulbs thoroughly, but don't water again until the new sprout is well out of the bulb.
- Once you have a sprout a few inches long, water regularly and soon your amaryllis will produce its spectacular, huge flowers.
- Remember to turn the pot regularly to make sure the stalk grows straight, as these bulbs have a tendency to grow towards the light.
More guidance for growing Amaryllis: Amaryllis: Get Big, Beautiful Blooms Indoors
Tips For Growing Paperwhites
- Select a container that about 3 - 4 inches deep (8 - 10 cm), without drainage holes.
- Add 1-2 inches of gravel, stones or marble to the bottom of the container.
- Place your paperwhite bulbs, pointed side up, on the gravel layer. Fit them in tightly, they don't mind being crowded.
- Add water to the container so that it just reaches the base of the bulbs. Don't cover the entire bulb with water, or it could rot.
- Check your bulbs daily and add water if needed.
- When roots begin to develop, you can move your bulbs to a sunny window.
- After they begin flowering, move the plants out of direct sunlight, so the blooms will last longer.
View more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
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- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Healthy
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Comments about High Country Gardens Paperwhite Bulbs Ziva:
Four bulbs planted in a medium pot indoors in winter in Oregon. Sprouted within a week. Flowered in about 2 weeks. Interesting fragrance, a little acerbic at first, but very pleasant. Just wish the blossoms lasted longer. May have to order some more bulbs to stagger blooming.
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- Personal
Pros
- Accurate Instructions
- Attractive
- Fragrant
- Healthy
Cons
Best Uses
- Indoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Paperwhite Bulbs Ziva:
Little work to plant, they sprouted fast and produced beautiful fragrant flowers that lasted several weeks.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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- Hardy
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- Indoors
Comments about High Country Gardens Paperwhite Bulbs Ziva:
Bought two packages, every bulb has sprouted and all are growing well.
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USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
- If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will survive the winter temperatures in your area.
- If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
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