If you need flowers in a hurry, by all means obtain a few Narcissus paperwhite bulbs. These take less than 21 days to bloom.
Use caution when selecting varieties; ‘Ziva’ and ‘Ariel’ each have a strong, musky scent, which is loved by some and loathed by others. I usually plant the less musky ‘Inball,’ pictured here. A variety called ‘Winter Sun’ offers no fragrance at all.
