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Saturday, December 11, 2010

Paperwhite Perfection!

Here is a quick update on the paperwhites I potted back in November – almost exactly one month ago.


Today they are blooming and are at the peak of perfection!


For some reason this year adding alcohol to the water did not keep them from growing tall. I have used this trick in years past but to no avail this time. Oh! Well! They are still beautiful and fill the kitchen table with prettiness.

I have so enjoyed watching them transform from bulbs . .. .


. . . to buds . . .


. . . . to flowers!


I will probably have a few more days until the flowers start fading. Until then, however, I am going to enjoy these wonderful white flowers in all their glory.
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23 comments:

  1. Trish @TheOldPostRoadDecember 11, 2010 at 10:02 AM

    Stacey, they are beautiful!
    -Trish

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  2. Carol@6WilsonBlog.comDecember 11, 2010 at 10:15 AM

    I always say I'm going to do paperwhites and never do -- aren't you glad you did? Those are gorgeous and inspiring.

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  3. Paula@SweetPeaDecember 11, 2010 at 10:45 AM

    Beautiful! I intended to start some and never did it. I grow mine on a cold porch which makes them stay nice and short.

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  4. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalDecember 11, 2010 at 10:47 AM

    They are so pretty to look at. I'm just not fond of the the smell I know a lot of people love them though. Maybe I just had a bad batch last time. :)

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  5. AndreaDecember 11, 2010 at 10:50 AM

    I recently did a post on paperwhites also-I love them! Mine are still only about 4 inches tall, and I'm hoping to time them right for Christams, but I have another set of bulbs ready to plant when these ones fade, so I can have some beautiful flowers into the New Year.

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  6. white flower farmhouseDecember 11, 2010 at 5:04 PM

    WOW! Gorgeous paperwhites. They look fabulous grouped all together on your table. I only planted a few this year, still waiting for the blooms. Yours are beautiful in the white milk glass vases. LOVE THEM - Lori

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  7. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereDecember 11, 2010 at 6:23 PM

    I love paperwhites and yours look beautiful. Mine are just starting to bloom.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  8. Annie LouiseDecember 11, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    Beautiful paperwhites. I love them all together like that, makes a great impact.
    Jeanette

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  9. SHERRY HARTDecember 12, 2010 at 4:31 AM

    My favorite for the holidays. And...I love the smell...beautiful!

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  10. Jane, Naples, FloridaDecember 12, 2010 at 8:22 AM

    So pretty! Love them!

    Jane
    Flora Doora

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  11. Simple DaisyDecember 13, 2010 at 4:37 AM

    OOh ... how lovely!!!

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  12. CandaceAshleyDecember 13, 2010 at 4:58 AM

    I adore paperwhites, these are gorgeous!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 4:53 AM

    They ARE gorgeous! I always admire them but have never tried to grow them. :-)

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  14. Michelle @ Ten JuneDecember 14, 2010 at 6:24 AM

    Oh those are gorgeous!!! Visiting from the Nesting Place... your home is just gorgeous!! :)

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  15. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 2:41 PM

    Your paperwhites are gorgeous! Love how they look grouped together.

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  16. Debra@CommonGroundDecember 14, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I cannot believe that I haven't been over here before! just joined as a follower! I adore paperwhites and they are a staple of the season, love your milk glass containers!
    hugs,
    Debra

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  17. AnonymousDecember 14, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    They are so beautiful! I can't wait to get them and some amaryllis...to brighten the dull days of winter. :)

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  18. The Inspired NestDecember 14, 2010 at 6:13 PM

    The paperwhites are gorgeous and I love that you put them in the milk glass! They look wonderful on that awesome table!
    Lacy

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  19. JoDecember 14, 2010 at 6:40 PM

    I just found your blog ~ love it!

    My paperwhites are just now blooming and they are so pretty. I've saved a few bulbs to plant next week so I have some flowering during the long dark cold winter months.

    Jo

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  20. Willow DecorDecember 15, 2010 at 3:33 AM

    What great planning and such a beautiful result! Thanks for sharing!
    xx-Gina

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  21. Courtney ~ French Country CottageDecember 16, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Oh, gorgeous~ I love this and your room looks beautiful! Following along :) stop by and say hello sometime! Happy Holidays!

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  22. vignette designDecember 16, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    I love paperwhites too! I swear, I can almost smell them!

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  23. Bethany @ Our 4 Sons Plus 1...Super Cute Girly GirlDecember 17, 2010 at 5:24 AM

    So so pretty & cheerful!! They just made my dreary, cold morning a whole lot better! :)

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