Growing Non-GMO Inbal Paperwhite Flower Bulbs

Upon arrival of your paperwhite bulbs, unpack them immediately and store them in a well-ventilated location at about 60 F. Don't store them for more than a few days before planting. To grow paperwhites in pots indoors, plant three bulbs in a 5-inch pot, six bulbs in a 7-inch pot, or nine bulbs in an 8-inch pot. Bury them about 3 inches deep with the tips sitting at about surface level. Water them in at the time of planting. Fertilizer is not necessary but won't hurt them either. Place the pot in a bright, warm location and keep the growing medium moist but not soggy. Inbal will typically bloom 4-6 weeks after planting.

As an alternative to growing in soil, nestle the bulbs into 3-5 inches of pebbles with about half the bulb exposed. Add enough water to come just under the bulbs — do not allow them to sit in the water as they may rot. Start them in a cool, dark location for about a week to encourage root development, then move to bright, indirect light. Paperwhites are generally treated as annuals when grown indoors.

For planting outdoors in a bed, bury the bulbs 2-4 inches deep and 4 inches apart in well-drained soil. Plant in the fall; they will go dormant through winter before flowering in late winter to early spring. No chilling period is required, unlike most daffodils.

Inbal Paperwhite in the Flower Garden

Inbal's lightly fragrant blooms make it an especially versatile indoor paperwhite — easy to place anywhere in the home without the room-filling intensity of heavier-scented varieties. It pairs well with other potted plants like pothos, ferns, tulips, and amaryllis. For those who have avoided paperwhites because of the strong scent associated with varieties like Ziva, Inbal is worth a closer look.

Landscape Use of Inbal Paperwhite

In warmer zones, Inbal can be planted in garden beds as a low-maintenance perennial that returns year after year. Allow the foliage to die back naturally before removing it so the bulbs can recharge for the following season. Its sturdy stems also make it a good candidate for cutting.

About Inbal Paperwhite Garden Bulbs

Inbal originated in Israel and belongs to the tazetta class of daffodils, which are native to the Mediterranean region and adapted to mild, wet winters and hot, dry summers.

It produces clusters of pure white blooms on strong stems and is one of the few narcissus varieties that requires no cold period, making it well-suited to indoor forcing from fall through the holiday season.

All parts of the paperwhite plant — including bulbs, stems, leaves, and flowers — are toxic and should not be consumed by humans or pets.

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Tips From Our Gardeners

Inbal is a great choice if you want the classic paperwhite look for the holidays without committing to a heavily scented house. I like to plant a few bulbs in a low dish with pebbles and water right after Thanksgiving — they are reliably in bloom by Christmas.

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer