Paperwhite narcissus is one of the easiest bulbs to force for cut flowers or ornamental displays in the home from December to March.
They are a form of daffodil that can be forced without a chilling period, unlike other spring-blooming bulbs like tulips and hyacinths. To force paperwhites, fill a bulb pan with about one to two inches of potting soil, and then position the bulbs in the soil so they are nearly touching each other with pointed end up. Add enough potting soil so that only the top half of the bulbs remain exposed, then water well.
Paperwhites can also be forced in shallow decorative containers with pebbles and water, or in water alone.
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