Narcissus ‘Ariel’ (Tazetta Daffodil)

Narcissus ‘Ariel’ (Tazetta Daffodil) is a very fragrant Paperwhite daffodil with clusters of large, pure white flowers, 2 in. across (5 cm), slightly facing down, and adorned with a flat cup. It is not winter hardy but is perfect for producing flowers in a short time when grown indoors and adds beauty inside the house during an otherwise drab time of year. In hardiness zones 8-11, however, this charming daffodil can also be planted outside in the garden where it will bloom annually for many years. 

• Rising to 12-18 in. (30-45 cm), this daffodil typically bears 14-18 blossoms per stem and makes beautiful cut flowers.
• Widely available in the fall, Paperwhite daffodils are ready to bloom and unlike most bulbs that require a period of dark, cool temperatures, they will grow and bloom almost without waiting!
• The longer the bulbs are stored, the faster they will turn into blossoms. They might take a month to bloom in planted in November but only 2 weeks if planted in January!
• Paperwhites do not need any preparation, their only requirement in life is water! They grow easily in average, medium, well-drained soils (or gravel) in good daylight (no need for direct sunlight). Temperature around 60°F – 65°F is perfect for flower development.
• Paperwhite bulbs cannot be saved for another season, so you can dispose of them once they are no longer attractive.
• Pick and choose the attributes you like best from a range of different varieties. Buy paperwhites in fall and early winter – pot them up in batches to enjoy all season.
• Ingestion may cause severe discomfort. Can also be a skin irritant.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.