Paper-white daffodil
Narcissus papyraceus
An ornamental plant, planted in September.
In September: force the paper-white daffodil bulbs indoors. It can be planted now. Wear gloves: it can irritate skin.
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Paper-white daffodil, month by month
Bar: the usual months. Sprout: this month.
| Sowing, planting or job | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | 2027Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plant paper-white daffodil bulbs in pots indoors. | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none |
| Lift and divide the paper-white daffodil. | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual | none | none |
| Force the paper-white daffodil bulbs indoors. | usual | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | none | usual |
What to do, and when
The usual months for a UK garden. Your own plan gives the week.
Handle it with care
Wear gloves: it can irritate skin.
Strong source: RHS.
Planting
Plant paper-white daffodil bulbs in pots indoors in September, 2.5cm apart. Moderate sources: RHS, Sarah Raven and J Parker’s.
Lift and divide the paper-white daffodil
Usually June. Strong source: RHS.
Force the paper-white daffodil bulbs indoors
Water well and stand the pot on a warm, sunny windowsill.
Usually August to September. Strong sources: RHS and Gardeners’ World.
What the source words mean
Strong: the RHS page for this plant is among them.Moderate: another trusted UK source, or the RHS on its group.
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