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Ziva
Division 8 (Tazetta)
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: Division 8 (Tazetta)
- Height × spread: 12–16 in × 4–6 in (30–40 cm × 10–15 cm)
- Bloom window: winter indoors; late winter to early spring outdoors in warm zones
- Color & flower form: clusters of pure white, starry flowers with small cups; many per stem
- Fragrance: 3 strong
- USDA hardiness: zones 8–11 outdoors; grown as annual or houseplant elsewhere
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown; Mediterranean origin
- Cut‑flower notes: stems slender; best as potted display; sap can shorten vase life of mixed bouquets
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- No cold period needed for flowering unlike most daffodils.
- Strong perfume compared with typical garden Narcissus.
- Best performance indoors or in frost‑free climates.
Strengths
- Very easy to force for winter bloom.
- Multiple flowers per stem for high impact.
- Performs in bright indoor conditions.
Care in one minute
Forcing: set bulbs in pebbles or well‑drained mix; keep bases at water level; bright light.
Ideal indoor temperatures 60–70°F (16–21°C) for sturdy stems; cooler nights extend bloom.
Turn pots regularly to prevent leaning; stake if needed.
Outdoors in zones 8–11: plant 4–6 in deep (10–15 cm) in well‑drained soil; protect from excessive summer irrigation.
After forcing in cold regions, compost bulbs or plant only in frost‑free gardens.
Watch‑outs
- Not winter‑hardy in most of North America.
- Fragrance can be overpowering in small rooms.
- Tall stems may flop without support in warm rooms.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
A long‑grown paperwhite selection within the tazetta group, commonly sold for indoor forcing and hardy outdoors only in the mildest U.S. climates.
References
- Royal Horticultural Society – Narcissus papyraceus ‘Ziva’ profile
- University of Illinois Extension – Paperwhites hardiness and forcing
- Penn State Extension – Enjoying Paperwhite Narcissus in Winter
- ASPCA – Narcissus toxicity for pets
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