Tuberose polianthus is Tropical and native to Mexico. These unique, waxy, white tubular, multi-petalled blossoms open up to 2 in. across and appear in loose clusters on the upper part of the stems. Long-lasting and very suitable as cut flowers with their sweet, heady fragrance. They are among the most strongly perfumed of all flowers. Use in borders, containers and as cut flowers. Deer and critter resistant. While noted for its beauty and ivory elegance, it is the delightful fragrance that makes it special. It will give your house that flower shop freshness.
They are among the most strongly perfumed of all flowers
Excellent as a cut flower
Prefers a warm spot in full sun
Fun fact: it takes over 1200 kilos of buds to render 200 grams of tuberose absolute, which makes tuberose one of the most costly natural raw materials to use
Use in borders, containers and as cut flowers
Full sun to partial shade
Blooms mid to late summer
Grows 30-in tall
Plant 8-12-in apart, 3-in deep