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Tuberoses (Polianthes) The Pearl
Tuberoses (Polianthes) The Pearl
Adds elegance and a wonderful fragrance to cut-flower arrangements! Tuberoses (Polinanthes) The Pearl features double white, fragrant flowers that emerge from soft pink buds. The fragrance of tuberose has long been used in perfumes to provide soft middle notes that linger. This seductive aroma has made tuberose one of the most sought-after blooms for fragrant cutting gardens and as a border plant. They attract pollinators, too! Though native to Mexico, tuberose performs very well in sunny northern landscapes. Lovely spikes of soft flowers appear in early summer and retain their beauty and sweet perfume all season long.
- Hardiness Zones 3-10. Lift in Fall in zones 3-7
- Mature Height 36 - 48 inches
- Bloom Time Early to late summer (Jun-Aug)
- Light Requirements Full Sun
- Ship As10-12 CM Bulb
- Fragrant
- Cut Flower
- Attracts Pollinators
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Botanical Name: Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl'
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Botanical Name:
Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' -
Ship As:
Bulb -
Size:
10-12 CM -
Lift In Fall:
3-7 -
Suggested Uses:
Borders, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Showy Flowers, Attract Pollinator
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Flower Color:
White -
Flower Form:
2" funnel-shaped double blooms in spike-like racemes. -
Foliage Type:
Smooth-edged or minutely-toothed fleshy leaves clustered in more or less rosette fashion at or near the base of the branchless flower stalks. -
Mature Spread:
6 - 8 inches -
Spacing:
6 - 8 inches
Growing Tips
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Planting Instructions:
2" deep and 6-8" apart -
Soil Moisture:
Well drained -
Will Tolerate:
Acidic Soil, Clay Soil, Loamy Soil, Sandy Soil -
Pruning Instructions:
Not needed
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Winter Care:
Lift in fall if you live in zones 3-7 for winter storage. Replant the following spring after frosts are over. Planting Depth:
2" deepWatering Requirements:
Average water needs. Water regularly, do not overwater.Fertilization Requirements:
Once per yearSpecial Care:
Not needed
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Reviewed by 12 customers
Beautiful addition to my garden!
I planted the Double Pearl Polianthes a few years ago, & they just bloomed this year. It was worth the wait, because when they did bloom, the fragrance was so heavenly! Sometimes they take long to bloom, but they will do so.
Grew well
Grew well
Never came up
Never grew!
Dud!
No growth from any of these. I potted the healthiest looking one, planted the rest in the garden. Not even a sprout!
blooming in Tucson
I planted it in June in Tucson--it stayed all summer outside. I brought it in the house in January. The blossoms stayed on for many weeks, filling the room with the woncerful fragrence
Tuberoses? Where oh where might they be?
The first year I grew these from KVB they were exquisite.... the blooms were extraordinarily large, fragrant, and long lasting even after cutting. The year after, I got no flowers and blamed it on placement. This year, I bought 9 and gave them the best spot in the garden and... leaves grew but not one flower.... I was so disappointed. I saw another reviewer this year had the same experience.
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Nothing grew
Everything I've bought from K.vanB has grown very well except these. Planted a month ago, nothing has come up so I gently dug one up and found it was very soft and squishy...
didn't grow until the second year
Be patient and give them two years before giving up on them. I was sure they were all duds but their second summer in the ground they started growing and had blooms in the fall. They were still pretty late in the season for Zone 7 but hopefully this third time around they will flourish! Give them a chance, it's worth the wait, but fill in the space with some annuals just in case :)
I will buy this again as it is so fragrant
I love these flowers--very easy to grow, just stick in the ground where they get lots of light. I even put them in planters when in Colorado and brought the pots in when it got too cold. They finished blooming in the house, but they love sun, so outside is the way to go. In arizona I just put them in the ground and they did their thing. no care required.
I WOULD BUY THIS PRODUCT AGAIN
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When will these begin to sprout? I planted 5 a month ago and no sign of life yet
- Asked by My plant life
- Verified Reply - ViciI am wondering if you planted your bulbs indoors or outdoors. If you planted them outdoors and the soil has been cool, the bulbs will stay dormant. You should have planted these bulbs 2 - 3 inches below the ground. Tuberose bulbs are best planted outdoors in early spring after the danger of frost has passed and the daytime temperatures remain above 70 degrees. You might dig one up and see if the bulb is still in good shape and to see what it is doing.Was this answer helpful to you
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Does the Tuberose grow well in containers? If so, any tips for planting / care? Thank you. Julie Ludwig
- Asked by Jul
- Verified Reply - AngelaThe Tuberose does grow well in pots. You can move the pot indoors if cold weather arrives before blooming. You will need to move the pot to an unheated garage or basement for winter in your area. It won't need light and only light watering every 4 to 6 weeks. After all danger of frost has passed, plant about two inches deep in well draining soil. The soil should be moist but not soggy. They love full sun!Was this answer helpful to you
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When can I cut the Tuberosa for a arrangement ? Polis this?
- Asked by Gloglo
- Verified Reply - AngelaChoose straight, healthy stems with 50–75% of flowers open. Make sure the bottom flowers are still full and unblemished. Flowers on thicker stems will last longer than those on slender stems. Was this answer helpful to you
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Can these be planted in containers?
- Asked by Melanie
- Verified Reply - AngelaTuberoses can be grown in containers. Just be sure the pot has adequate drainage holes. You will want to move the pot to a frost free location for winter protection. Was this answer helpful to you
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I'm in zone 5, can this plant survive the winter outdoor?
- Asked by Plant Lover
- Verified Reply - AngelaTuberoses are tender perennials. They need to be lifted from the ground in USDA Hardiness Zones 3-7 and stored in a frost free location for winter. They can be planted again the following summer. Was this answer helpful to you
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How many Bulbs per bag ?
- Asked by sam
- Verified Reply - KimberlyTuberoses (Polianthes) The Pearl includes 5 bulbs per bag. Was this answer helpful to you
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will the tuberoses produce blooms in the first season?
- Asked by Caroline
- Verified Reply - KimberlyTuberoses may have few blooms the first season of planting, as they are putting all there energy into establishing a good root system. They should bloom more prolifically in years to come.Was this answer helpful to you
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I have a dog that eats some plants would these plants make the dog sick?
- Asked by Edith
- Verified Reply - KimberlyTuberroses (Polianthes) the Pearl is toxic to dogs. Was this answer helpful to you
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I am based in Austin/Texas Can you please suggest when can I sow bulbs for Tuberose
- Asked by Supreet
- Verified Reply - AngelaWe will begin shipping bulbs to your zone on February 15, 2021. You will want to plant your Tuberose outside when all danger of frost is past. You can start the bulbs in pots indoors to get a head start. Was this answer helpful to you
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