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Polianthes tuberosa Double Pearl

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Botanical Name: Common Names:

Polianthes tuberosa Double Pearl Tuberose,

Native: Foliage Type:

No Evergreen

Plant Type: Plant Habit:

Palms, Ferns & Tropical Upright

Description:

Easy to grow perennial with clumping grass-like leaves and striking tall double white flower spikes during Summer. Highly fragrant flowers. Great cut flower or mass plant for a colourful Summer display. Perfect for cottage themed gardens. Grows approx. 90cm tall.

Mature Height: Mature Width:

60cm-1m 30-60cm

Position: Soil Type:

Full Sun Loam, Well Drained

Landscape Use(s)

Borders / Shrubbery, Cut Flower, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot

Pests & Diseases: Aphids

Cultural Notes:

Plant Care

Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well

Family Name: Origin:

Asparagaceae NorthAmerica

Characteristics

Foliage Colour: Green

Flower Colour: White

Flower Fragrant: Yes

Flowering Season: Summer

Fruit: No

Requirements Tolerances

Growth Rate: Moderate

Maintenance Level: Medium

Water Usage: Medium / Moderate

Drought: Low

Frost: Tender

Wind: Low

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