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Beginner
skill rating |
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0.15m
max. spread |
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0.9m
max. height |
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2-5 years
to maturity |
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1 hour care
per year |
Botanical name: Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl'
Other names: Tuberose 'The Pearl'
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Genus: Polianthes
Variety or cultivar: 'The Pearl' _ 'The Pearl' is a tuberous perennial with a basal rosette of upright, linear, green leaves. In summer it has spikes of tubular, very fragrant, pearl-white flowers.
Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' is: Deciduous
Flower: White in Summer
Foliage: Green in Summer
Fragrance: Flowers very fragrant
Habit: Erect
Awards: RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' (Tuberose 'The Pearl') will reach a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.15m after 2-5 years.
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Suggested uses: City, Cottage/Informal, Beds and borders, Wildflower, Woodland
Cultivation: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil that is moist during the growing season. Lift before frost and store in sand in a frost-free location
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Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |
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Moist but well-drained, Well-drained |
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Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
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| Light: |
Full Sun |
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South, East, West |
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| Exposure: |
Sheltered |
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| Hardiness: |
Tender in frost (H3) |
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