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Paperwhite Narcissus 'Ziva' - 20 pieces

CHF 29.75

Paperwhite Narcissus 'Ziva' - 20 pieces

Name: Paperwhite Narcissus 'Ziva' - 20 pieces
Brand: Narcissus
Price: 29.75 CHF
Availability: InStock

Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva'

CHF 29.75

Delivery time 5 to 10 working days

Flowers 4–6 weeks after potting
No chilling needed, also grows in gravel and water
Up to eight pure white flowers per stem
Intense, sweet scent
Outdoors only in mild, sheltered locations

'Ziva' is the best-known paperwhite narcissus. It needs no cold period and flowers four to six weeks after potting, either in compost or simply in gravel and water. Its pure white flower clusters are intensely scented and bring spring indoors in the middle of winter.

About this variety

Paperwhites are Tazetta narcissi from the Mediterranean, and 'Ziva' is the classic variety for forcing. Each bulb produces one or two stems with large clusters of snow-white, star-shaped flowers. Their scent is strong and sweet; in a small room it can become very intense.

'Ziva' gives the most pleasure indoors. From October to March, set the bulbs in a bowl of gravel and water or in potting compost, and keep them in a bright, rather cool place. If you start a new bowl every two weeks, you will have flowers all winter. A planted bowl is a very popular gift at Christmas or in January. Outdoors it thrives only in mild, sheltered locations, where it grows about 45–55 cm tall.

The flower stems can also be cut and last well in the vase. To stop the tall stems from falling over, insert twigs or thin canes alongside them. After flowering indoors, the bulbs are usually not used again.

Planting

For indoor flowers, set the bulbs close together with the tip pointing upwards in a bowl of gravel, so that only the base of the bulb is in water. In potting compost, plant them so that the tips show. Outdoors in mild locations, plant them from September to December, 10–15 cm deep and 10–15 cm apart, in a sunny, sheltered spot with free-draining soil.

Care

Keep the water in the bowl constantly just below the bulb. A bright, cool spot keeps the stems shorter and sturdier. A few drops of alcohol in the water slow stem growth further. Daffodils are poisonous, and their sap makes other flowers in the vase wilt faster, so stand cut stems in water on their own for a few hours first.

Specifications

Botanical name: Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva'
Genus: Daffodils
Class: Tazetta narcissi
Supplied as: Flower bulbs
Flower colour: White
Fragrant: Yes
Flowering time: January, February, March, December
Flowering season: Late winter, Winter
Height: 50 cm
Spread: 15 cm
Habit: Upright
Position: Sun, Partial shade
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Water needs: Medium
Planting time: September, October, November, December
Planting depth: 4–6 inches
Spacing: 4–6 inches
Number per m²: 60
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
Hardiness zone (USDA): 8–11
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Well suited to containers
Container note: Suitable for sufficiently deep pots. Avoid waterlogging and let the foliage die back completely after flowering.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Can return in a suitable spot and form larger groups over time.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators
Deer and rodent resistant: Yes
Edible: Not edible
Toxicity: Harmful if eaten; contact with the plant can irritate the skin. Keep away from children and pets and wear gloves when planting.
RHS hardiness: H4