Description

Tuberose ‘The Pearl’ is grown for its tall spikes of highly fragrant, double white flowers, perfect for scenting patios and adding a luxurious feel to summer planting. It performs best in a warm, sheltered, sunny spot and is ideal for pots where drainage and warmth are easier to control. In the UK, flowering is most reliable with a long, warm growing season (many gardeners start tubers in pots under cover and move them outside in summer). Plant in free-draining compost/soil, water moderately during growth, and feed regularly for best performance. After flowering, allow foliage to yellow and die back naturally so the tuber can store energy for next year. As a tender perennial, protect from frost and keep the tubers dry and frost-free during dormancy.

Also known as (other names / common names):
Tuberose • Polyanthus lily • St Joseph’s staff • Amole • (Botanical name now also seen as Agave amica)

Key Benefits

• Highly fragrant summer flowers (excellent for patios and near seating areas)
• Double white blooms on upright spikes – striking in borders and pots
• Great cut flowers for summer arrangements
• Ideal for containers (easy to give warmth and drainage)
• Works well in sunny, sheltered UK gardens during summer
• Tuber size 10+ supplied for consistent planting stock
• Perennial habit when overwintered frost-free
• Easy care once established: moderate water + feeding in growth, dry in dormancy
• A classic “scent garden” plant with strong evening fragrance potential

Product Details

• Product: Polianthes tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ (Tuberose)
• Pack size: 3 tubers
• Tuber size: 10+ (trade grade as supplied)
• Flower colour: Double white
• Plant type: Tuberous perennial (tender – protect from frost)

Pollinator-friendly: The strongly scented flowers are considered a nectar plant and are especially attractive to night-flying pollinators such as moths. Pollinator activity will vary with local conditions and weather.

Best Companions (plant together for a fuller summer display)

For a bold summer border or patio scheme, combine tuberose with: Gladioli (height and colour), Dahlias (long flowering), Crocosmia (hot tones), Agapanthus (architectural flowers), Lilies (summer glamour), Freesia (pots and fragrance), Salvia/Verbena (pollinator-friendly colour), and ornamental grasses for contrast and movement.

More Reasons to Choose

• Perfect for warm, south-facing patios and sheltered courtyards
• Excellent “feature plant” for pots and container displays
• Great for a cutting garden (pick stems as florets begin opening)
• Simple seasonal care: feed during growth, keep dry when dormant
• Can produce offsets over time (clumping potential with good care)
• Pairs beautifully with colourful summer bulbs and perennials
• Works well in greenhouse / conservatory growing too
• Clear, practical planting steps included below
• Supplied as dormant tubers (bulb-like) ready for planting

Growing Information

• Flowering time: Summer (often mid–late summer, depending on warmth)
• Height: Up to approx. 60–120cm (varies by conditions)
• Position: Full sun, sheltered; pots/under cover can help in cooler areas
• Soil: Well-drained; use a free-draining compost in containers

Planting Guide (simple steps)

1. Unpack tubers on arrival and store cool, dry and airy if you cannot plant straight away.
2. For best UK results, start in pots under cover in spring, then move outside once nights are mild and frost risk has passed.
3. Plant tubers about 5cm deep in free-draining compost/soil.
4. Place in full sun and keep sheltered from cold winds.
5. Water after planting, then water moderately during growth (avoid waterlogging).
6. Feed with a balanced liquid fertiliser during the growing season.
7. After flowering, allow foliage to die back naturally; reduce watering as dormancy begins.
8. Before frost, keep pots/tubers dry and store frost-free until the next growing season.

Good to Know

• In the UK, flowering depends on warmth and a long growing season — containers/under cover can improve results.
• Tuberose is widely used in perfumery because of its intense fragrance.
• The plant is now often listed botanically as Agave amica (previously Polianthes tuberosa).
• Potentially irritating/harmful if eaten — handle sensibly and keep away from pets/children.

What You Will Receive

• Polianthes tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ (Tuberose) – pack of 3 tubers, size 10+
• Eco-friendly recyclable packaging
• Planting and care instructions included

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