In this post, I share images of my Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus ) blooming in my home and dome garden. You will find images and tips on how I personally grow these scented treasures.
Paperwhites In Bloom
Many of the flowers that are blooming are for photography. Here are a few of my most recent images of the Paperwhites in bloom. In the photo above you will see the flowers I have growing in just a little dusting of soil covered with Spanish moss. These bulbs are sprouting before I put them in this shallow container in the great room of my home.
I recommend only growing 2-4 bulbs at a time because when they bloom the fragrant can be strong in large groupings.
How to Force Paperwhite Bloom Indoors
The plant doesn’t need to be in cool conditions in order to get them to bloom. While paperwhite bulbs can be planted in soil, more commonly they are grown in pots or dishes of water with some stones or marbles to anchor them in place. I recently read that sometimes it can take up to 3 years for the plant to bloom again in zone 8-10. I will keep you posted on my website if mine rebloom. Currently, I am in year 2 with most of the bulbs in my dome garden.
The paperwhites are a perennial plant native to the Mediterranean regions of the world. In my garden, I grow the bulbs indoors. Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus) look amazing in a natural setting in the landscape. My garden is in hardiness zone 5b Ohio.
Most of the Paperwhites I grow are from shopping online during the Autumn season. In the section below check out how I force the bulb each year. It really is super easy and if you put them in the right conditions they will just bloom on their own with little or no soil. In the past, I have never had a paperwhite rebloom in the dome garden.
If you are looking for information about this plant I recommend that you search in your favorite browser: Paperwhites Extension Office. This search should pull up all the university sites that share details on the research they have done about this plant.
More Spring Bulbs On My Site
How To Plant Crocus Bulbs
Each year I try to add at least a few new spring blooming bulbs to my landscape. One of my favorites to plant is the crocus. In this post I share how I create a welcoming walkway in the lawn with crocus. You will see a video on how I do this and images below.
Tall Peach Iris In My Home Garden
To be honest with you, I don’t remember having this variety of iris in my home garden. This past week the tall peach bearded iris is blooming again. Tall Peach Iris in My Home Garden I am guessing I dug this up from my sister in laws house. It is next to a beautiful blue bearded iris in the front sunroom garden. Early in the season I removed the ivy from around the base of the tubers. I was worried the ivy would choke the plant off and I would lose the blooms. Actually, I think having the roots covered by the ivy made it bloom. This tall peach iris had over a dozen bloom on about 5 fans or leaves. I took this photo with my Nikon this afternoon. It was super fun exploring this iris variety. About The Peach Bearded Iris There are a few different varieties of this peach iris out there. After searching on Google I was shocked to find so many. I wonder if they all bloom early in the season like this one did. Because of the random weather we’ve been having over the years I would recommend this to a garden that is in zones 5 or less. The peach color doesn’t like the heat and humidity. In autumn I am making notes to move this bearded iris to a spring shade location to see how the color of the bloom will respond. Be sure to follow my blog to find out more about this peach iris. https://youtu.be/G5hu9n-Oz-Q Thank you for checking out my website today! Let’s Connect Thank you for checking out my website today. I appreciate hearing from you if you don’t mind leaving a comment below. Let me know if you grow iris in your home garden. I will do my best to get back with you if you want to comment and leave your email. Happy Gardening,
Kodiak Orange Diervilla During Spring Season
In this post I share a short video and images of the Kodiak Orange Diervilla. You will find photos of the colorful shrub in spring landscape thriving in various conditions. Kodiak Orange Diervilla in Spring Take a short walk with me out to the spring landscape. It began to snow while taking note in the shade area of the garden. You will enjoy the different footage capture in my spring Ohio garden feature below. This is part of my Bren Haas Video Channel. Be sure to stay tune for more images and videos as the seasons change. Kodiak Orange Diervilla Images Today we grow 3 of the Kodiak Orange Diervilla shrubs in our Ohio Gardens. These images are from spring in 2022. As you can see the shrub is very bronzy with peach and yellow tones early on. During the spring these shrubs are basically in full spring sun. Keep in mind these plants are out in extreme conditions with snow, ice and extremely warm spring sunshine days. The night temperature has dropped to the high 20’s on some occasions. It isn’t until mid summer when the sun is full and the conditions start to turn humid and hot that the orange starts to come on. Over all the shrub is super easy to keep happy with little to NO maintenance requirements. I prefer the shrub out in the landscape on its on for stand out color however, it is doing well in a mass planting with perennials and shrubs. I am anxiously waiting to see a bloom on these shrubs. Here is the shrub in late summer 2nd year in my garden Where To Purchase This Shrub I recommend purchasing the plant from Great Garden Plants online. The plant is shipped to you from a Proven Winners greenhouse. – Bren Haas What do you think of this shrub feature today? You will want to stay tune to see how this shrub changes in color later in the season into Autumn. Let’s Connect The Kodak Orange Diervilla is a shrub I highly recommend for most any landscape. I would love to hear from you so please be sure to comment on the post below. You can find this and other creative ideas from home and landscape on my website. Happy Gardening,
Spring Vlog with ‘Spot On’ Pulmonaria and Hydrangea
Stop and Smell some SPOT ON Flowers! This weeks feature includes a Spring Vlog originally from Instagram TV. Check out the new ‘Spot On’ Pulmonaria and a few other landscape ideas including Hydrangea. Be prepared… There maybe a puppy and kitty sighting as well! Spring Vlog with ‘Spot On’ Pulmonaria Planting It is super easy to just click over to Instagram and do a live stream these days. I am fairly new to the Instagram TV options so bare with me as I learn this season. I will do my best to add each video to my site. If you are on Instagram I invite you to follow me @brenhaas so you don’t miss my shares. I will for sure add the replay to YouTube on Bren Haas Channel. Thanks for checking out this vlog. I would love to hear what you think about the new planting. It really is going to POP in a few weeks once those Allium, Spot on and even the Hydrangeas start to show colors. Be sure to check out my other videos featured on Bren Haas Channel. Spring Vlog Highlights below I share a few up close photos of the plants discussed in the video. Each plant I mention in the video is listed below except the rose which I will feature later in the season. Pulmonaria ‘Spot On’ Perennial Invincibelle mini Mauvette Hydrangea Low Scape Mound Aronia Shrub Allium Perennial New Border Landscape VLOG The Long Lasting Blooms Mass Planting of Perennial Eye catching spring blooms on Aronia Allium Bud Flowering Allium Click Here to Order On Amazon Click on the link above featuring the Invincibelle Mini Mauvette to get yours on Amazon with my affiliate link. Be sure to follow my growing advice featuring this plant on my website. There are some strange reviews on Amazon that do not make sense at all. This plant is one of the easiest to grow and expect nothing but the best from Proven Winners Shop. More Landscape Ideas In the links below I share additional landscape ideas. Be sure to click on each to see the details including vlogs and images. Don’t Forget to SAVE THE TAGS! Thank you for stopping by my website today! Let’s Connect Are you interested in adding some new plants to your landscape for year-round interest? I hope to share more of the plants I am adding to the gardens this season so stay tuned. Let me know what you think and connect on my website. Happy Spring Planting,
Magnolia After A Deep Freeze Night in April
In this post I share a video and my personal thoughts on what the Magnolia tree will do after an April freeze. Images and details here.
Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants Sams Club
In this post we are having some fun in the greenhouse potting up some more boxed plants. There are the Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants Sams Club. You’ll want to watch this video because it is a great way to add new plants to your home garden at a responsible cost. Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants Sams Club Video You know we are having fun this season with Oliver helping out in the gardens. He loves to hang out in the greenhouse or dome while we get ready for the growing season outside to kick in. Recently, I found these neat perennials in a box at Sams Club locally. I know you will be as surprised as I was when you see this video. you can find my videos on Bren Haas Channel on YouTube. Let me know by connecting on this website if you can’t see the video. Hightlights of the Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants Sams Club Share I know I broke my number one rule to open the box when you get home immediately. Did I mention we had tree project pick up today at the Wood County Water and Soil District?! BUSY BEEs this season… exciting new plants being shared as we head into May and June. You will have to stop back to see where I plant the Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants to see the blooms. I am very excited about the condition all these perennial plants were in. The bulbs looks young but healthy and the vine bare root was ready to go in the ground. Back of Box From Sams Club Nettys Pride Lilium Bulbs Henryi Clematis starter plants NOTE: Do not let our pet chew on any part of the clematis or lilium – just because its not DOG FOOD! When Purchasing Bare Root and Bulbs Here are a few points to remember when purchasing bare root and bulbs like the Clematis and Lilium: Get them out of the box and planted in soil as soon as possible Be sure the bulbs are healthy and bare roots are not dried out ( see video) Tag the plants so you don’t forget what you are growing! Check to see if the plant is frost hardy – plant outside accordingly. Don’t let the plants dry out – keep in cool, dark location until you can plant Keep your receipt! Most stores like Sams Club will let you return the product with no question if you have your receipt. More Spring Color Shares On My Site Below are a few of my favorite post featuring ways to add spring color to your garden. Clematis and Lilium will be the highlight of the garden this summer so stay tuned. Thank you for stopping by my site today! Let’s Connect After watching the fun video feature on my post what do you think of purchasing Clematis and Lilium Boxed Plants from Sams Club? I would love to hear from you so be sure to comment on this post featured on my website today. Let me know if you grow Clematis and Lilium in your home garden. Happy Spring Gardening,
I just had to share how cute Oliver is looking outside at the snow. We can’t wait until Spring ( or a run out to the dome garden!)
Let’s Connect
I would love to hear if you grow paperwhites in your home or garden. Is there another bulb that you enjoy forcing indoors to enjoy during the winter months? Be sure to reach out to me on my website.
Happy Paperwhite Growing,
