Ziva Paperwhites — The Classic Winter Bloomer That Fills Your Home with Fragrance

Few bulbs deliver as much impact with as little effort as the Ziva Paperwhite Narcissus. Prized by florists and home gardeners alike, Ziva is the most popular forcing paperwhite in the world — and for good reason. Plant it in water, soil, or gravel, and within 3–5 weeks you'll have clusters of pure white, intensely fragrant blooms that transform any room into a winter garden.

Each bulb in this pack is 14–15cm in circumference — a premium, exhibition-grade size that produces multiple flower stems per bulb for a fuller, more dramatic display.

Why Gardeners Love Ziva Paperwhites

• 🌸 Blooms in 3–5 weeks — no cold pre-chilling required
• 🏠 Grows indoors or outdoors — perfect for pots, vases, or garden beds
• 💐 Multiple stems per bulb — premium 14-15cm size ensures a full, lush display
• 🌿 Deer resistant — naturally unappealing to deer and rodents
• 🎁 Ideal holiday gift — plant in October–November for Christmas blooms
• ✅ Beginner-friendly — no green thumb required

Growing Details

• Latin Name: Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva'
• Bulb Size: 14–15cm circumference (exhibition grade)
• Height: 16–18 inches
• Bloom Color: Pure white with a creamy yellow center cup
• Bloom Season: Winter (force indoors anytime; outdoors in fall)
• USDA Zones: 8–10 outdoors; all zones indoors
• Planting Depth: 3 inches deep in soil; half-submerged in water/gravel
• Spacing: 4–6 inches apart
• Light: Bright, indirect light indoors; full to partial sun outdoors
• Temperature: 65–75°F for optimal forcing
• Soil: Well-draining potting mix or pebbles with water
• Moisture: Keep consistently moist during active growth
• Time to Bloom: 3–5 weeks from planting

How to Force Ziva Paperwhites Indoors

Place bulbs pointed-end up in a shallow dish with pebbles or in a pot with well-draining soil. Add water just to the base of the bulbs (not covering them). Set in a cool, bright spot. Once shoots appear, move to a sunny windowsill. Enjoy blooms in as little as 3 weeks!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ziva Paperwhites need to be refrigerated before planting?
No — unlike tulips or hyacinths, Ziva Paperwhites require no cold pre-chilling. They are ready to plant straight from the bag and will bloom in 3–5 weeks.

Can I grow these bulbs in just water and pebbles?
Absolutely. Ziva is one of the best bulbs for water forcing. Place bulbs on a layer of pebbles in a shallow bowl, add water to just below the base of the bulbs, and watch them grow.

Will these bulbs rebloom next year?
In USDA zones 8–10, paperwhites can be left in the ground to naturalize and rebloom. In colder zones, they are typically grown as annuals or discarded after forcing indoors.

How many flowers will each bulb produce?
At 14–15cm, each bulb typically produces 2–4 flower stems, each bearing a cluster of 5–10 small white blooms — making this pack of 10 bulbs a truly spectacular display.

When should I plant for Christmas blooms?
Count back 4–6 weeks from your desired bloom date. For Christmas blooms, plant in mid-to-late November. For Hanukkah or Thanksgiving, plant in late October to early November.