Paperwhites in Bloom

Top Cluster

Lower Cluster

Paperwhites

My paperwhites bloomed much sooner than expected this year. It seems they were eager to begin growing and burst forth as soon as they were given some water. It only took them 18 days to the first blooms.

Today it has two clusters of blooms that have opened. I'm hoping that is an indication of how other plants will grow this spring and summer here in Maine. 

I'm anxious for the other paperwhite bulbs to produce flowers. It should be quite the show as I have 5 or 6 bulbs in each container. These blooms are all from one bulb.

If you are forcing bulbs inside, I hope they are doing as well as mine are! Stay tuned for pictures of my amaryllis. It hasn't bloomed yet, but the stalk and bud are getting pretty impressive!

                                                            Until Next Time . . . HAPPY GARDENING!