Paper-white narcissus
Common Name: Paper-white narcissus
Genus: Narcissus
Species: papyraceus
Skill Level: Beginner
Exposure: Full sun
Hardiness: Hardy
Soil type: Well-drained/light, Moist
Height: 35cm
Time to plant: August to November
N. papyraceus, previously called N. 'Paper White' has up to 10 flowers per stem, from winter to early spring. The blooms are highly perfumed and pure white, and has strong stems making it a lovely variety to grow for cut flowers.
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