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Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva' for Forcing
Narcissi papyraceus 'Ziva' is a pure white, highly fragrant, multi-headed daffodil that makes a classic Christmas house plant. More
| 5 bulbs 260135-5 | £5.95 |
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| 10 bulbs 260135-10 | £9.95 |
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| 15 bulbs 260135-15 | £14.95 |
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| 30 bulbs 260135-30 | £27.95 |
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More Details
Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva' is a pure white, highly fragrant, multi-headed daffodil that makes a classic winter house plant. Place one pot on top of another – like a tiered wedding cake – for a spectacular winter table centrepiece.
These bulbs have been specially prepared for growing indoors. You may notice a small green shoot coming out of the bulb when you receive them – this is the first sign of growth and the shoot should not be removed. For best results, the bulbs should be planted as soon as possible after arrival. Plant the bulbs just below the soil surface, pointy end up, with 5-8cm between each bulb. Keep them at room temperature and they will flower in around 4-6 weeks. Use a loam-based compost, lightened with some grit. Keep the compost moist but not dripping wet. Use a decorative nest of twigs to support them as they grow to keep them from flopping. If you don’t want to plant your bulbs straight away, we recommend they are kept somewhere cool and dark (like an outdoor shed or garage) at around 15°C. They can be kept in the fridge for a brief period, if temperatures are particularly mild.
Comes with full planting and care instructions
Give these deliciously scented narcissi with our Terracotta Bowl. The Gift Set is sent out in a Sarah Raven hessian sack, tied with ribbon, accompanied by a gift card.
| Genus | Narcissus |
| Group/Species | tazetta subsp. papyraceus |
| Variety | Ziva |
| Type | Houseplant |
| Common Name | Daffodil |
| Border Position | Indoor (Frost Free) |
| Bulb Size | 15/17 |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Scented |
| Site | Indoors |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 45cm (18in) |
| Spacing | Plant the bulbs just below the soil surface, pointy end up with 5-8cm (2-3in) between each bulb. |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | These bulbs have been specially prepared for growing indoors. For best results, plant as soon as possible after arrival but if you do not want to plant them straight away, we recommend keeping them somewhere cool and dark (like an outdoor shed or garage) at around 8-15°C before planting. You may notice a small green shoot coming out of the bulb when you receive them, this is the first sign of growth and should not be removed. Use a loam-based compost, lightened with some grit, place the bulb with its pointy tip just below the soil surface, and fill in around it. Keep the compost moist but not dripping wet. |
| Care Tips | Plant the bulbs just below the soil surface, pointy end up with 5-8cm (2-3in) between each bulb. After planting, store them somewhere cool, like a garage, and move them inside the house once the shoots are 4-5cm tall. Use a decorative nest of twigs as support as they grow to keep them from flopping. |
| Flowering | Once shoots are 4-5cm tall, bring them inside the house and they will flower in about 4-6 weeks. |
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Delivery
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Narcissus papyraceus 'Ziva' for Forcing reviews
Average based on 71 reviews
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Reviewed 23rd January 2021 by Alix Lovely daffodils in flower in time for Christmas, beautifully presented in the basket, lovely scent |
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Reviewed 19th January 2021 by Heather I have bought many plants and bulbs over the last number of months. Devastated that due to Brexit we in Northern Ireland cannot get hold of any stock. I hope this is resolved soon as I know for sure that there are many great customers in this part of the United Kingdom. |
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Reviewed 18th January 2021 by Rosalind Very well packaged and presented. Grew well too. |
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Reviewed 18th January 2021 by Susanna Just coming into bloom and smelling wonderful |
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Reviewed 18th January 2021 by Marion
The plants & packaging I have received over many years have been excellent. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2021 by Mandiw Sadly my bulbs have only long leaves no flowers appeared. Very disappointed 😞 |
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Reviewed 16th January 2021 by Gillian
They are much taller than the advised 18 inches,they are 23-25 inches! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Lynn I loved my paper whites. They arrived in pristine condition and very swiftly too! You sent me a ten pond gift voucher which I didn’t use because I didn’t think you service was bad. Thanks! 😁 |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Maria because it arrived well and all the bulbs have grown wonderful |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Derek Excellent Service and purchase met all my expectations .Received early December and the first flowers opened on Christmas Eve .They are still flowering so I am more than pleased with this purchase |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Elizabeth Very impressive display- really special |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Elizabeth These were delightful to look at over Christmas. My only negative comment is that I didn't realise how heavily fragranced these are and as I have 2 family members with severe allergies to perfume, the bulbs had to be "isolated" in the porch!! Such a shame. Would so love to buy again if you offered a less fragranced variety!! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Susan Lovely basket and flowers came out for Christmas. Wonderful scent! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Noreen It was a gift It performed so well the scent was gorgeous the blooms started to appear at the beginning of Dec they lasted until new year. The peak was during Christmas so I was very pleased, a housewarming gift for a dear cousin. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Pat
This was a gift for my sisters 50th wedding anniversary .She was absolutely thrilled with the gift and sent me pictures regularly.Amazing !! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Maggje Lovely bulbs...good size and delivered quickly. Bought them for a friend's birthday and she was very pleased so THANK YOU 😊 |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Liz Well packaged (unlike some other suppliers) and they provided a breath of Spring and a symbol of hope over a somewhat muted Christmas. AND they all flowered at abou the same time. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Jan They arrived promptly and flowered profusely. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Jane Too early to tell yet but bulbs large and healthy |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Lynn The basket of 20 ziiva paper whites have been an absolute joy. They flowered a week before Christmas and are still in perfect condition now, half way through January. The service and timing of deliver was perfect. Thank you. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Gloria
They were a perfect present for a gardener friend. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Susie They were a gift for a troubled sister and she is so enjoying them and bulbscshe can use forever. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2021 by Bridget Great bulbs, lots of flowers just from 5 bulbs and they flowered in time for Christmas- lovely. |
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Reviewed 25th December 2020 by Jane Too early to tell yet but bulbs large and healthy |
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Reviewed 22nd December 2020 by Sheila These arrived promptly and were sprouting - unfortunately they were a bit squiffy in the bag, and don't seem be straightening out now they're in the light. Having said that the bulbs themselves were excellent quality, and had a couple of extra little ones thrown in. Pretty happy with them! |
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Reviewed 20th December 2020 by Sharron
Arrived promptly |
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Reviewed 18th December 2020 by Phil I bought this for my wife instead of an advent calendar and she loves it with the bulbs now in lovely flower. |
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Reviewed 22nd February 2020 by Susan ONLY JUST PRIZED OUT OF THE RECIPIENT OF THIS GIFT THAT IT WAS RATHER UNDERWHELMING.....VERY TINY FLOWERS AND AN UNLINED BASKET, REQUIRING A DISH UNDERNEATH TO CATCH SURPLUS WATER, WHICH SPOILT THE NATURAL ASCETIC. |
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Reviewed 19th January 2020 by Ruth Pretty flowers but scent too strong and unusual. Efficient delivery and happy eith p |
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Reviewed 16th January 2020 by Clare 40% of the bulbs grew well to a height of about 40cm and flowered. The remainder either did not flower or barely grew (5cm). |
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Reviewed 16th January 2020 by Elaine Service was excellent and I am enjoying the narcissus in full bloom at the minute |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Norma Delivery took longer than quoted. Not all bulbs came up. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Claudy Great service and purchase but my bulbs are slow to flower. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Shirley The wicker basket is handsome and sturdy and contains the 10 very pretty narcissus. They do grow tall and inclined to flop. Only disappointment has been the lack of scent, not sure why. But still a very lovely arrangement especially surrounded by fairy lights.T.hey are still blooming |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Niki the narcissus bolted and flowered well before Xmas - only 3 of 5 bulbs flowered |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Josephine There was not a full basket of bulbs and arrived looking really tatty. I was refunded but I wanted it as a present. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Clare 40% of the bulbs grew well to a height of about 40cm and flowered. The remainder either did not flower or barely grew (5cm). |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Susan I boughtvthe bulbs for my niece.She enjoyed receiving them and no doubt has planted them as she loves flowers and is an ardent gardener. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Kate Beautiful display great service and I will be back |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Jane Fewer than a quarter of the bulbs flowered. Some came up blind and around half didn't come up at all. Very disappointing - and expensive given that they didn't yield results. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Edith A perfect gift and very much appreciated. |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Jane Some of the bulbs (5 to be precise) did not grow - they were soft when they arrived |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Katrina
Lovely gift ... wish I’d got myself one too! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Amy i was a little disappointed with these this year… i’ve had the paperwhites before and they’ve been great but this time only three of the five flowered; one came up completely blind and one grew to a couple of inches but never opened! i had made a special effort with my moss and twig arrangement this year too so it was a shame the flowers didn’t do their bit!! |
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Reviewed 15th January 2020 by Christine Bought as a present again. 1st class service & plants. Well received. |
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Reviewed 22nd October 2019 by Sally Helpful growing tips in leaflet |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Barbara
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Reviewed 26th June 2019 by Ann The bulbs flowered well and had a lovely perfume |
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Reviewed 18th January 2019 by Janet
I ordered these three items in November - one was for a Christmas present to take to my sister in law on 22nd December. The other two were for our house at Christmas. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by June
lovely flowers , well packed, friendly driver, |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Lesley I bought this item as a Christmas gift. I was so pleased that the special offer price was affordable and I heard that the gift arrived in good time and in good condition. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Louise
As both baskets of bulbs were gifts I don’t really know what the quality was... both parties seemed very pleased with them but that might have been good manners! |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Mrs Vivian Service at ordering was good, and both baskets were Christmas presents which arrived before the 25th. However the bulbs had not been planted evenly in the basket so one side had no growing bulbs. I did ask my daughters in law if there were in fact 20 bulbs in each of their baskets and they both seemed to think there were either 19/20 The girls have been pleased with their gifts however and because they don't live close by, I have not been able to see them. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Sara My purchase arrived before Christmas as stated on website. Package was great with no damage to contents. The resulting flowers smell wonderful and it is so lovely to a living plant in the house at this time of year. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Alison I have already expressed my disappoint in a previous meal. Sent you a photograph too. No response from you, this isvnot what I expect from Sarah Raven |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Elizabeth The potted amaryllis has not done anything at all and looks dead! Very disappointed |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Alisan These bulbs were delivered safely and quickly. They bloomed beautifully for at least a month - right through Christmas! An excellent purchase. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Mrs Gotto
These were a gift and it appears they were hyacinths instead??? I have no idea as the people who received the gift haven't answered whether they were hyacinths or narcissi! Maybe they haven't flowered yet???? |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Gunborg
Hello, they are just now in flower, mine as well as my daughter' s ready planted basket. I bought the bulbs to plant,which I did in a big ceramic bowl without bottom holes.There is no difference in performance. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Mrs Stacey This was a present to friends so I do not see how the bulbs grew but I saw the basket when they were in flower and it was spectacular |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Lesley
Hello - the basket of paper white bulbs was of the highest quality and they gave much pleasure BUT they arrived too late! Maybe I ordered them too late? I wanted them out for Christmas Day (possibly before) to fill the room with that aroma of Christmas but that I didn't get! Let me know by when I must order them next year please. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Teresa The purchase was a total disaster & I was given a full refund |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Linda They are in full bloom and giving me much enjoyment, and I look forward to the arrival sometime in Feb of my two dahlias that are ordered. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Fiona Pot arrived in time for Christmas and the narcissi flowered and were still flowering into the New a year, perfect. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Christine They did exactly what you said they would and are beautiful, tall and smell amazingly. First class service as always from Sarah Raven thank you |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Isobel
Excellent service, order arrived when advised the gift set is absolutely gorgeous. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Cherry But I ch am STILL waiting on a catalogue and two further products ordered that have not arrived! Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. we have arranged for you to be sent another copy of the catalogue. Please note that the bulbs in the green and Acidanthera on your order are not due to be dispatched until mid-February as advised on the website." Posted 16th January 2019 |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Maxine Bought them for my mum in law and she said best Christmas present she’s received. Masses of flowers, wonderful perfume and beautifully presented. |
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Reviewed 16th January 2019 by Kate I bought this gift set for a friend who loved it. She said it smelt devine. I have never been disappointed with anything I have bought from Sarah Raven. |
Gorgeous Display, Gorgeous Scent
Reviewed 16th June 2014 by Rose Gardenia Fabulous at Christmas... We are now the 1st week of February and Ziva is still in full bloom! |
Pleased With These!
Reviewed 16th June 2014 by Nicky Just five bulbs planted a couple of months ago are making a lovely display in my living room at the moment. Taller and more impressive than I was expecting. |
