Van Dycks

Varieties

Narcissus

(Paperwhite, Chinese Sacred Lily, Soleild’Or) These tender Narcissus are not hardy outdoorsin most areas, and for indoor forcing do not need acold period. Plant the bulbs in any potting soil withthe top just above the surface. Water well and keepthe soil evenly moist. Place the pot in a sunny window. Flowers will appear within 4-6 weeks. Forcedtender Narcissus are treated like annuals. Once theyhave finished blooming, they are discarded. However, in frost-free areas, these Narcissus can be grown outside. Hardy in zones 8-10. You can also grow these bulbs in gravel, stone, sand, marbles, or other material which serves to anchor theroots. Use a decorative, shallow container without adrainage hole and place the bulbs so that the lowerthird of the bulb is covered with gravel or whatevermaterial you have used. Add water to a level of thebase of the bulb. Narcissus grown in this mannerneed a lot of water, every day.

Paperwhite Narcissus

See Narcissus

Soleil d'Or

See Narcissus