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Paperwhite bulbs #928261

Asked April 13, 2026, 1:33 PM EDT

I forgot to plant these last holiday season and want to know if I can save them for next Christmas? The bulbs have been stored in a paper bag since buying them last fall. They look a bit dry but otherwise seem ok. Please advise. Thanks.

Hennepin County Minnesota

Expert Response

This will be an experiment. Plant them now and see what happens. Do not wait till next Christmas. The following web pages say that it still might be possible for them to grow. Also note the exposure to cold temperature requirement.

https://yardandgarden.extension.iastate.edu/article/2024/12/do-you-have-unplanted-bulbs-there-still-time-plant-them
https://www.facebook.com/groups/<personal data hidden>4068/posts/<personal data hidden>685605/
https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/yardandgarden/didnt-get-your-bulbs-planted/

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