Paperwhite bulbs and poinsettia care for holiday bloom
A reader shares growing tips for forcing paperwhites amaryllis and poinsettias for the holiday season. Paperwhites thrive in shallow containers with water or pebbles, while amaryllis require a wide shallow pot and resting periods for repeat blooms. Poinsettias need dark nights and careful timing, with varieties like Winter Rose offering curly bracts, plus guidance from Sunrise Garden Center staff on care and timing from fall through Christmas.