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How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick’s Day

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Paperwhites are not just for Christmas! Let me show you how to grow Paperwhites from bulbs pretty in green stoneware for this Saint Patrick’s Day.

Green Stoneware in the Window

We are about 7 weeks out until Saint Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17th every year. A favorite holiday of mine, being Irish and all. But I’m of the orange Irish descent, as my ancestors were protestants from Northern Ireland. But I still like to embrace both the Irish colors of orange and green on Saint Patrick’s Day.

Griffith's Dress Store Ireland
My Grandmother, Maria Griffith in the back. She owned her own dress shop in Ireland in the late 1800’s.
Girl in Ireland
Me at the Ring of Kerry, Ireland 1996

About Paperwhite Flowers

*In full disclosure, I am not an expert on growing Paperwhites. I am simply sharing today’s post on growing Paperwhites as a lovely home decor idea that you can use in your home for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

Paperwhite bulbs take about 4-6 weeks to bloom. Therefore, in order to have these beautiful white flowers flourishing for the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration now is the time to start growing your Paperwhites.

Don’t you just love these festive Paperwhites that my friend Rachel, from The Ponds Farmhouse, has on her inspiring green table?

Farmhouse Paperwhites on Table

Paperwhites are winter-flowering perennial bulbs with an alluring degree of fragrance. You can pick up Paperwhite bulbs at your local nursery or like me, I chose to order mine direct from Amazon. Just 5 bulbs should give you a beautiful display for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

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How long do paperwhites last?

Paperwhites are loved for their pretty white blooms that last for about two weeks time. But the green stems can last another few weeks beyond the flowers.

Do paperwhites need to be pruned?

After they have faded you can snip off the white flowers and enjoy the long green stems.

* We love our pets around here, so as a warning, according to the ASPCA, paperwhites can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Please keep Paperwhites out of the reach of your pets!

Vintage Green Stoneware

If you’ve been following along with me, you must be a vintage lover too! So maybe you have a favorite vintage green stoneware bowl or the like lying around? I ordered this one off of Etsy this past fall and am going to use it today to grow my Saint Patrick’s Day Paperwhites.

For more online shopping ideas, check out the post, How to Vintage Shop Online.

Fall Scene with Green Bowl of Apples
You may enjoy this post, 7 Ways to Add Autumn Spirit to Your Front Porch this Fall to see more with this stoneware bowl.

How to Grow Paperwhites in a Pot

The best part is it’s super easy to grow Paperwhite Bulbs.

What You Will Need to Grow Paperwhites

  • Paperwhite Bulbs (I chose a package of 5 Bulbs)
  • Rocks or Pebbles (I used 3 small bags)
  • Water
  • Green Bowl

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Do paperwhites need soil?

No, they do not, all you will need are stones, rocks, pebbles, and some water! This way you can beautifully use decorative display pieces, like this green stoneware we are using today.

How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day

You may also enjoy these Antique Crocks with White Tulips. One of my favorites!

And these paperwhites would be cute as a table centerpiece too. You may enjoy this post, Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design.

Antique Crocks with White Tulips
  • 1. Layer the bottom of your green stoneware bowl with pebbles. Enough so that you can snuggle your paperwhite bulbs right down into them.
How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
  • 2. Next, it’s as simple as placing each of the bulbs into the pebbles about a third of the way down.

Each Paperwhite bulb will bloom about 20-60 flowers each.

Therefore with 5 bulbs, I placed the bulbs evenly around the bowl with two in the back, one in the middle, and two in the front.

How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
  • 3. Now simply add water to the bowl, just enough to hit the bottoms of the bulbs. Too much water and the bulbs will rot. The roots will grow quickly and reach down into the water as they grow.
How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day

You may also enjoy the post, Spring Table Setting Ideas | Green with Envy, and these 12+ Marvelous Ways to Decorate with Green in Home Decor.

  • 4. Place your Paperwhite bulbs near sunlight and watch them grow!

Be sure to re-water your bulbs daily, keeping the water at a consistent level.

For more detailed information on growing Paperwhites, visit my go-to article from Better Homes and Gardens.

Stones and Paperwhite Bulbs

I wish I could show you how fitting this display of flowers will look on Saint Patrick’s Day right now. But we will both have to be patient together until these beauties bloom. I will update their progress here and over on Instagram stories too, so be sure to follow along.

Drop me a note and let me know if you are going to try this for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

You may also enjoy the post, Is Your Table Ready for Spring and St. Patrick’s Day?

Paperwhites in Time for Saint Patrick’s Day

My first batch of bulbs did not take and I had to start a new batch that I purchased locally. They developed roots right away and are growing daily now. Do you think they will make it in time for Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17th?

How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
4 Days in / Roots and Sprouting
How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
4 Days in / Roots and Sprouting
How to Grow Paperwhites Pretty in Green Stoneware For Saint Patrick's Day
Will they make it? 2/26

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  1. Kathy Munday says

    January 28, 2023 at 12:01 pm

    LOVE. LOVE. LOVE. this idea. I’m heading out to get some paper white bulbs TODAY!!!! Thank you!

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    • Ann says

      January 28, 2023 at 2:23 pm

      LOL, I’m thrilled Kathy. They’re going to look so pretty!

      Reply
  2. Diana says

    January 28, 2023 at 7:36 pm

    Love paper Whites but can’t have them because of cat😡

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    • Ann says

      January 29, 2023 at 8:51 am

      Oh yes, we definitely need to be careful with them. That’s why I put a warning on the post. I’m glad you liked the idea though:)

      Reply
  3. Molly says

    January 30, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    Love this idea, Ann! I just got rid of my Christmas paperwhites! I look forward to seeing them grow!

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    • Ann says

      January 30, 2023 at 2:09 pm

      Thank you Molly. I love the green bowl and thought the Paperwhites would be fun to grow this time of the year.

      Reply
  4. RACHEL HARPER says

    January 31, 2023 at 9:02 am

    Ann,
    First, thanks for sharing my paperwhites. Second, I have a very similar green bowl and I may transfer my paperwhites for the summer. What a great idea.

    Reply
    • Ann says

      January 31, 2023 at 9:10 am

      Thanks Rachel, your Paperwhites were perfect for this post!

      Reply

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