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Narcissus 'Bethlehem' (Paperwhite narcissus, Daffodil)

Narcissus 'Bethlehem' Photo/Illustration: Susan Kahn



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name:Narcissus 'Bethlehem' nar-SIS-us Common Name: Paperwhite narcissus, Daffodil Synonyms: N. 'Nony' Genus: Narcissus

This tender paperwhite is well-suited to forcing, blooming 4 to 5 weeks after planting. It produces 10 to 15 creamy-white flowers with pale-yellow centers on compact stems 8 to 10 inches tall, and exudes a mild, sweet fragrance.


 Noteworthy characteristics: Great for forcing
 Care: Grow in average, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. In autumn, plant bulbs from 1.5 to 5 times the bulbs' height (3 inches or more in cold climates). Under glass, grow in 1 part grit and 2 parts soil mix. Deadhead seed heads (except those of species, for dispersal) and allow leaves to photosynthesize for 6 weeks before cutting back, including plantings in turf. Lift and divide clumps if they become overcrowded or perform poorly.
 Propagation:

 Separate bulbs and replant in early summer or early fall.


 Problems:

 Narcissus bulb fly, narcissus nematode, bulb scale mite, slugs, narcissus basal rot, other fungal infections, narcissus yellow stripe virus, and other viruses.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Frost Tolerant
Characteristics Fragrant Flowers; Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Spring
Flower Color White Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Cut Flower, Indoor Plant, Suitable as Annual
Style Specimen Plant/ Focal Point, Cottage Garden, Formal Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest
Type Bulbs

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