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Tuberose: Polianthes tuberosa
The double flower is known as "Pearl" or "Fragrance of the Gods", with the crossing scents of gardenia and jasmine, strongest in the evening, thus its many different names referencing it to the Night. Its flower spikes reach 2 to 3 feet tall with long lasting blooms both on the plant and in the vase. Treat like you would a gladiolus, in growing and arranging. Ground hardy through zones 8-11. Dig up and store for the winter in all other zones. Tubers can bloom two to three months after planting, depending on the individual bulb's internal clock and warmth of the soil. To maintain flowers most of the time, plant bulbs of different sizes. A great container plant which needs well-drained rich soil, water and Sun! Their roots like it hot. Feed once a month with an all-purpose fertilizer during the growing season..
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