High Country Gardens
The Pearl Double Tuberose (Polianthes)
Best fragrant floral choice for patio gardeners and cut flower enthusiasts.
The Pearl Double Tuberose, a Polianthes tuberosa cultivar, offers a delightful fragrance and stunning creamy-white double flowers. Growing 24-36 inches tall, it features attractive grass-like foliage and is perfect for adding elegance to patios in containers or as a long-lasting cut flower. Plant in well-drained soil in full sun after the last frost. For extended blooms, plant successively every two weeks through July. Hardy in zones 7-10, it can be grown as an annual in cooler climates, providing beauty throughout the summer.
$13.99
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Category Rank
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#16 in Plant & Flower Bulbs
Price vs Category Average
-41%
Below average
USDA Hardiness Zones
710
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Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a powerful, exotic sensory experience
- Floral designers wanting elegant, high-end blooms
- Container gardeners living in cooler climates
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners avoiding seasonal maintenance tasks
- Impatient growers wanting immediate summer color
- Indoor gardeners wary of managing common plant pests
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Potent, intoxicating scent profile defines this classic garden favorite.
Cut Flower Longevity
Sturdy stems and durable blooms hold up beautifully in floral arrangements.
Container Versatility
Compact height makes these bulbs perfect for patio pots and planters.
Succession Planting Potential
Easy to stagger planting for a continuous display of summer blooms.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in warmer zones but requires extra effort in cooler climates.
Ease of Cultivation
Straightforward planting requirements make this accessible for most home gardeners.
Key Specs
USDA Hardiness Zones
7-10
Mature Height
24-36 inches
Plant Life Cycle
Annual (in colder zones)
Flower Type
Lily
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Bloom Season
Early Summer, Late Summer
Planting Season
Spring, Summer
Fragrance Level
Highly Fragrant
Features
- Highly fragrant, double creamy-white blooms
- Excellent as a long-lasting cut flower
- Ideal for container planting on patios
- Provides extended blooming when succession planted
- Easy to grow and care for
- Attractive grass-like foliage
- Suitable for full sun to partial shade
- Blooms from early to late summer
What customers say
Consumers are captivated by the exceptional quality of The Pearl Double Tuberose, consistently praising its intense, sweet fragrance. The primary theme is reliability; gardeners report that the bulbs sprout easily and deliver the promised stunning double blooms. This ease of growth, coupled with the powerful sensory experience, confirms the plant's strong value proposition. It is clearly a worthwhile investment for those seeking reliable performance and unparalleled garden perfume.
Know before you buy
Yes, these are excellent for containers. Ensure your pot has good drainage and enough depth to accommodate the 24-36 inch height of the mature plants.
To enjoy extended blooms, plant your bulbs successively every two weeks starting after the last frost and continuing through July.
The Pearl Double Tuberose is hardy in zones 7-10. In colder climates, you can treat them as annuals or dig up the bulbs in the fall to store them indoors over the winter.
Plant each bulb at a depth of 2.5 inches. For the best visual impact in a garden bed, space them at a density of 3 bulbs per square foot.
Absolutely. They are highly valued as long-lasting cut flowers and will fill a room with their signature fragrance.
While they thrive in full sun, they are adaptable and can also perform well in partial shade. Aim for a spot that receives plenty of light to encourage the most robust flowering.
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