Do you experience gardens with your nose as well as your eyes? If so, include tuberose. Used as a key perfume component for centuries, the fragrance of tuberose is sweet, heavy and wonderful. The waxy white flowers develop in a dense cluster along a 20"-28" stalk that rises above slim basal leaves. Grow enough for cutting; tall tuberose flower stalks are perfect for this, as even the tightest buds will eventually open, extending the vase life. We sell only the double flower form, as this is a superior performer to the single type. You will be pleasantly surprised by the size of the big, plump bulbs our growers provides.
Highlights & Hints
- Plant three clumps in a 12" container for a memorable late summer garden accent.
- Once you've grown these, you won't be able to imagine August/September without them.
- Tuberose flowers smell strong, sweet, intense and simply incredible.
Common Name:
Tuberose, double flower form
Botanical Name:
Polianthes tuberosa 'the pearl'
Color:
Double white flowers, excellent for cutting (very fragrant!)
Mature Height:
20-28"
Hardiness:
Zones 9-11, elsewhere lift in fall and store indoors
Bloom Time:
Mid summer into fall
Bulb/Plant Size:
24-28 cm clumps, the largest size on the market this year.