Spring Flowers: How to Style Paperwhites for St. Patrick’s Day

As winter lingers and we start longing for signs of spring, growing spring flowers like paperwhites indoors is a simple way to bring fresh greenery into our homes.

For St. Patrick’s Day, I love planting them in a vintage green stoneware bowl—it’s the perfect nod to the holiday while adding a touch of timeless charm.

We are about seven weeks until Saint Patrick’s Day, which falls on March 17th every year.

Being Irish, this is a favorite holiday of mine. But I’m of orange Irish descent, as my ancestors were Protestants from Northern Ireland.

I still like embracing the Irish colors of orange and green on Saint Patrick’s Day.

About Paperwhite Flowers for Saint Patrick’s Day

*In full disclosure, I am not an expert on growing paperwhites. I am simply sharing today’s post on growing paperwhites as a lovely home decor idea you can use in your home for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

Paperwhite bulbs take about 4-6 weeks to bloom.

Therefore, to have these beautiful spring flowers flourishing for the Saint Patrick’s Day celebration, it is time to start growing them.

What are Paperwhite Flowers?

Paperwhites are winter-flowering perennial bulbs with an alluring degree of fragrance.

You can pick up paperwhite bulbs at your local nursery, or like me, I chose to order mine directly from Amazon.

Five bulbs should give you a beautiful display of spring flowers for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

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How long do paperwhites last?

Paperwhites are loved for their pretty white blooms, which last about two weeks. However, the green stems can last another few weeks beyond the flowers.

Do paperwhites need to be pruned?

After the paperwhite flowers have faded, you can snip off the white flowers and enjoy the long green stems.

* We love our pets around here, so as a warning, according to the ASPCA, paperwhites can be toxic to dogs and cats if ingested. Please keep paperwhites out of the reach of your pets!

Vintage Green Stoneware

If you’ve been following along with me, you must be a vintage lover too!

So maybe you have a favorite vintage green stoneware bowl or something like that lying around?

I ordered this one from Etsy this past fall and will use it today to grow my Saint Patrick’s Day spring flowers.

For more online shopping ideas, check out the How to Vintage Shop Online post.

How to Grow Spring Flowers in Stoneware

It’s super easy to grow paperwhite bulbs!

What You Will Need to Grow Paperwhites

• Paperwhite Bulbs (I chose a package of 5 Bulbs)
• Rocks or Pebbles (I used three small bags)
• Water
• Green Bowl

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Do paperwhites need soil?

No, paperwhite bulbs do not need soil. All you will need are stones, rocks, pebbles, and water!

This way, you can beautifully use decorative display pieces, like this green stoneware we use today.

And these spring flowers would be cute as a table centerpiece, too.

You may enjoy this post, Romantic Antique Table Setting with Thoughtful Design.

• 1. Layer the bottom of your green stoneware bowl with enough pebbles so that you can snuggle your paperwhite bulbs right down into them.

• 2. Next, it’s as simple as placing each paperwhite bulb into the pebbles about a third of the way down.

Each paperwhite bulb will bloom about 20-60 flowers each.

Therefore, with five bulbs, I placed my Paperwhite bulbs evenly around the bowl: two in the back, one in the middle, and two in the front.

• 3. Now, simply add water to the bowl, just enough to hit the bottoms of the bulbs. Too much water and the paperwhite bulbs will rot. The roots will grow quickly and reach down into the water as they grow.

• 4. Place your paperwhite bulbs near sunlight and watch them grow!

Be sure to re-water your bulbs daily, keeping the water consistent.

For more detailed information on growing paperwhites, visit my go-to article from Better Homes and Gardens.

Drop me a note and let me know if you will try growing these spring flowers for the upcoming Saint Patrick’s Day.

Paperwhites in Time for Saint Patrick’s Day

My paperwhites are off to a great start and will be a festive accent come this Saint Patrick’s Day.

Growing paperwhites spring flowers for St. Patrick’s Day is such a simple yet rewarding way to bring a bit of fresh greenery into your home just as spring begins to stir.

Planted in a vintage green stoneware bowl, they make the perfect holiday accent, blending natural beauty with timeless charm.

Whether you’re celebrating with a festive gathering or simply enjoying the season’s shift, these delicate blooms add a touch of elegance and a hint of spring to your space.

Have you tried growing paperwhites for St. Patrick’s Day? I’d love to hear how you display yours!

Find more inspiration for St. Patrick’s Day in this St. Patrick’s Day Tablescape Ideas in Green and White post.

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