Product Details
Paperwhite 'Ariel' is an earlier bloomer than the familiar 'Ziva' and is also blessed with an even sweeter fragrance. Its snowy white clusters, up to 14-18 large flowers per stem, make a dramatic centerpiece or holiday bouquet. Grows 12-15" tall. Easy instructions included. 12 bulbs in White Flower Farm linen bag. The perfect flowering gift for teachers, hostesses, and friends.
Paperwhites belong to a group of Daffodils that are not hardy in Litchfield, CT, but are easily grown in a pot or vase indoors. Their large clusters of pure white flowers arch above graceful, blue-green foliage, and their perfume fills a room with fragrance. Paperwhites require no preparation and are absolutely foolproof. When bulbs are planted in early December, they will flower in 4-6 weeks with seldom a miss. If you start your plantings at 2- to 4-week intervals you can keep the show running all winter. Bulbs may be held for weeks in a warm, dark closet, which allows plenty of flexibility in orchestrating displays for holidays or other special occasions. Please note: Paperwhites can be planted outdoors if your climate permits. They are winter hardy to Zone 8 (10°F) and will endure all but the harshest of winters in Zone 7 (0°F)
For more information on the care of Paperwhites, click on Growing Guide.
Shipping
Shipping
HOW PLANTS ARE SHIPPED
The size of the plants we ship has been selected to reduce the shock of transplanting. For some, this means a large, bareroot crown. Others cannot travel bareroot or transplant best if grown in containers. We ship these perennials and annuals in 1 pint pots, except as noted. We must point out that many perennials will not bloom the first year after planting, but will the following year, amply rewarding your patience. We ship bulbs as dormant, bare bulbs, sometimes with some wood shavings or moss. Shrubs, Roses, vines, and other woody plants may be shipped bareroot or in pots. The size of the pot is noted in the quick facts for each item.
WHEN WE SHIP
We ship our bulbs and plants at the right time for planting in your area, except as noted, with orders dispatched on a first-come, first-served basis by climate zone. We also ship a wide range of containers and planters, tools, supplies, fertilizers, garden wear, garden decor items, as well as indoor decorations like wreaths and dried bouquets when available. Estimated dates for shipping are indicated in the green Shipping Details box for each item. Please supply a street address for delivery. Kindly contact us with two weeks notice, if you'll be away at the expected time of delivery.
OUR GUARANTEE
We guarantee to ship plants that are in prime condition for growing. If your order is damaged or fails to meet your expectations, we will cheerfully replace or refund it. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1-800-503-9624 or email us at [email protected]. Please include your order number or customer number when contacting us.
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flop 
A viewer from Virginia
SO excited to get the bulbs from White Farm. They were a complete flop and died. The bulbs from Kroger supermarket did much better. SO bummed.
Response from White Flower Farm —
White Flower Farm,
One year ago
(11/23/19 02:34PM)
I am sorry to learn these bulbs did not grow and bloom as expected. As they are guaranteed, I will be contacting you via email regarding compensation.
Sincerely,
Cathy
Ariel Paperwhites 
A viewer from Philadelphia
These have been just delightful! I wish I had bought more. They are long-lasting, sturdy, and fragrant. I do think the price is a bit high, but I would buy again for the quality. (Note: I have been more successful in growing them in rocks/water rather than in soil). Thank you!
Paperwhites 
A viewer from DC
In 2016 and 2017 I purchased the Ariel bulbs for forcing and both times the flowers were beautiful. Better than bulbs purchased from other sources in past years. Unfortunately, in 2017 three of the twelve bulbs did not bloom. Need to keep this in mind when shopping for bulbs in 2018.
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Price increase out of line
John Woodcock from Ypsilanti, MI
Last year I paid $26.00 plus $9.95 for s/h. Now the price is $32.00 plus s/h. This price and price increase for 12 bulbs is out of my cosideration of value for the price. I'll get my bulbs from Lowe's first!
Response from White Flower Farm —
White Flower Farm,
4 years ago
(09/26/17 03:16PM)
Dear Mr. Woodcock
We understand your frustration with the price increase on our Paperwhite bulbs and we apologize for the unpleasant surprise. As you may know, the vast majority of Paperwhite Narcissus bulbs are grown in Israel, and this year’s harvest was unusually poor, yielding a very limited supply of top grade bulbs. Rather than compromising on the grade of bulb we offer, we have elected to pay substantially more to obtain large grade bulbs, which we know will perform for our customers. This choice is the driver of the unusually large (and abrupt) price increase. We appreciate that Paperwhites are available elsewhere and that not all retailers will go this route.
Thanks for taking the time to write; we appreciate your feedback and patronage.
Eliot A. Wadsworth
VP, Marketing
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Growing guide
Growing guide
Print Grow Guide
Paperwhites require no chilling to prepare them for bloom, just time to form roots in a cool dark place before being moved to a sunny window (see Rooting and Care, below).
- When the bulbs arrive, open the bags immediately to allow air to reach the bulbs. You can either pot the bulbs right away or keep them to grow at a later time. If storing the bulbs, keep them at room temperature in a dark place for up to 4-6 weeks.
- If you receive one of our 24-bulb collections, consider potting 6-12 bulbs at 2- to 4-week intervals for a staggered display. Bulbs generally bloom 4-6 weeks after potting.
How to Grow Paperwhites
Paperwhite Narcissus will grow happily and bloom with nothing more than water and stones or pebbles.
Growing Paperwhites in water:
- To "plant" your bulbs in any our our soilless kits, begin by carefully placing a layer of stones or pebbles to a depth of about 2" in a small vase or about 4" in a larger vase.
- Next place a layer of Paperwhite bulbs close to each other, roots facing down. Put a few stones or pebbles around and between the bulbs to anchor them in the vase. Leave the tops of the bulbs exposed.
- Finally, add water until the level reaches just below the base of the bulbs, but no higher (if the bases of the bulbs sit in water, they will rot).
- Follow the instructions for "Rooting and care" below.
Growing Paperwhites in soil:
- To pot the bulbs from one our kits with potting mix, begin by placing the potting mix in a plastic tub. Slowly add water and stir until the mix is moist but not soggy. Add moistened mix to the accompanying container until it is about 3/4 full.
- Set the bulbs, pointed end up, on top of the mix. Space the bulbs very closely; they should almost touch. Then add more mix, covering the bulbs up to their necks and leaving the tips exposed. Water thoroughly.
- Follow the instructions for "Rooting and care" below.
Rooting and care
- Set your container or vase in a cool (50-60°F is ideal) place away from direct sunlight. Check the bulbs frequently and water thoroughly when the potting mix is dry 1" below the surface (but not more than once a week until the bulbs begin active growth), or when the water level is more than 1" below the stones or glass in your vase.
- If your bulbs are in a bowl (a pot without a drainage hole), water with extra care: Bulbs sitting in soggy potting mix soon rot.
- Once a week, tug gently on the bulbs to see if they have begun to product roots. When your tug meets with firm resistance (usually about 3 weeks after potting), move the container to a sunny window.
- Keep a close eye on watering. Bulbs in active growth can dry out in just a day or two.
- When Paperwhites are forced to bloom indoors, they have a tendency to topple when in flower. Hold them upright with the bulb supports supplied with our bulb kits or with bamboo stakes and twine (available at garden centers). If you use our supports, set them in place when the bulb shoots are 8-10" tall by inserting the legs at regular intervals along the inside edge of the container. As the leaves and stems grow, a few will find their way outside the ring. Gently bend them and push them back inside.
- After Paperwhites finish blooming, we recommend that you throw the bulbs out or toss them on the compost pile. They won't bloom again indoors.
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