Michigan State University Extension
Ornamental Plants plus Version 3.0 - 00001138
11/12/99
Polianthes tuberosa--Tuberose
Height: 4 ft Spacing: 5 in
Type: tender bulb
Flowers: White
Comments: Tuberose is not fully hardy and is started early
inside then planted into the garden when the danger of
frost is past. They like a sunny exposure and light well-
drained soil. The fragrant flowers (Vis. 1) can be cut but
the water must be changed every day. Different bulbs bloom
at different times. The tubers are planted with the top
of the tuber exposed. Tubers are dug and stored in sand
or peat at a temperature of 60 degrees.
Propagation: Remove offsets at planting time but these
take more than a year to bloom.
Cultivars:
'The Pearl' - Double flowers.
References for Cultivars: White Flower Farm 1999, Wayside
Gardens 1999.
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