Snowdrop
Galanthus nivalis
Winter
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Narcissus papyraceus
Pure white narcissus with intense fragrance. Holiday forcing favorite. Clusters of small white flowers. Easy to force indoors. Sweet but strong scent. Symbol of winter cheer.
Winter
Temperate
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Stays fresh for 7 to 10 days
when properly cared for
Intensely sweet, musky fragrance that some find overwhelming
May be overwhelming for fragrance-sensitive individuals
All parts contain lycorine - can cause severe digestive upset. Sap may irritate skin.
Can be forced to bloom indoors in just 4-6 weeks
The strong fragrance is either loved or hated - rarely in between
Adding alcohol to the water keeps stems shorter and sturdier
Native to the Mediterranean and traditionally bloomed for Chinese New Year
Native to the western Mediterranean, paperwhites have been cultivated for centuries and were grown in ancient Egypt. They became popular for forcing indoors in Victorian times. Today they are a winter tradition, often grown for holiday celebrations, though their intense fragrance is divisive.
Gypsophila paniculata
