Peekers and Seekers

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Paperwhites in my kitchen

Heavily scented, white trumpeted flowers, the Paperwhite Narcissus is a joy to grow. And, easy to grow, too!
I've wanted to try this for several years.  Bought the last bag of bulbs at Lowe's a few weeks ago.  Filled some odd jars with river rocks or marbles, set the bulbs, topping the rocks, filled with water to slightly above the root end up the bulb.  They need daily addition of water to that level as these are 'thirsty little buggers'.
After a few days, they begin to sprout beautiful long green leaves.  Then the lovely flowers begin to show their beauty to the world.  Below are mine in the kitchen window...
 
They are a small member of the Narcissus family (Daffodils and Jonquils are larger family members).
Consider the lilies how they grow: they toil not, they spin not; and yet I say unto you, that Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.
   Luke 12:27

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