code: 1228
Double Tuberose, also known as “The Pearl,” is loved by gardeners for its pristine white flowers and heavenly scent. Makes an excellent cut flower. Hardy in zones 7-10 and considered an annual in all other zones. (Polianthes tuberosa)
| Zones | 3 – 10 |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow Attract Hummingbirds Fragrant Flower / Foliage Good For Cut Flowers |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Mature Plant Size | 24-36″ tall |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. or 6-8″ apart. |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| SKU | AM018848 |
Plant Information
(24-36” tall) Gardeners love Polianthes Tuberose “The Pearl” for its beautiful, fragrant white flowers and stunning statement it makes either in the garden or cut in bouquets. The bulbs are planted in the spring to produce blooms in mid to late summer. The double, white blooms will fill your garden with a lovely fragrance and provide a lovely show in the late summer. Gardeners in areas that receive frost will want to dig the bulbs up at the end of the season and store them for the winter.
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| Associated SKUs | AM018848 AM003105 (Bag of 3) AM018828 (Bag of 15) |
| Common Name | Double Tuberose The Pearl |
| Botanical Name | Polianthes tuberosa The Pearl |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Size | 4-6″ flowers |
| Foliage | Green arching blade-shaped foliage. |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun |
| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
| Mature Height | 24-36″ tall |
| Bulb Spacing | 3 bulbs per sq. ft. or 6-8″ apart. |
| Bulb Size | 7-9 cm |
| Planting Depth | Plant tubers horizontally (laying flat) 2-3″ below the surface. |
| Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Average Soil |
| Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
| Advantages | Easy To Grow, Attract Hummingbirds, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good For Cut Flowers |
| Additional Information | Exotic, spicey fragrance. Perennial in zones 7-10. Annual in zones 3-6. |
| Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ships As | Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber |
| Poisonous or Toxic to Animals | All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested. |
| Planting Time | Spring / Summer |
