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Polianthes tuberosa The Pearl

Common name: Polyanthus lily

Championed as the most fragrant bulb in the world!

1 to 5°C
Good Cut Flowers
Scented
Good for Pollinators

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5 for £16.00
just £3.20 each
15 for £23.00
just £1.53 each
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Polianthes tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ brings deciduous, narrow, lance-shaped leaves to frame an erect stem which bears a dense cluster, of up to 30 creamy white, double blooms! Flowers are highly fragrant and borne between July and September. What’s more, they are excellent as cut flowers for your home, so you can enjoy the scent inside too. Commonly known as Polyanthus Lily, or ‘The Tuberose’, this beauty is a tender bulbous perennial renowned for an intense floral scent which is frequently used in perfumes. In maturity, Polianthes tuberosa ‘The Pearl’ will reach a height of around 60-80cm with a spread up to 20cm. Plants prefer to be situated in well-drained soil which benefits from full sun. With an RHS hardiness rating of H2, you can easily protect over winter by planting in a large container, and sinking that into the ground for spring and summer. Before the winter frosts arrive, the complete ensemble can be lifted and moved to a dry frost free area without disturbing the bulbs.
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Key Information
Latin Name Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' 12/14 bulb
Common Name Polyanthus lily
Hardiness H2 (1 to 5°C)
Colour White
Format Bulbs
Position Full-Sun
Height in Maturity (m) 0.70
Spread in Maturity (m) 0.15
Soil Conditions Loam Sand
Aspect South-facing, West-facing
Scented Yes
Drought Tolerant Yes
Good for pots Yes
Good for wildlife Yes
Good for pollinators Yes
Good for cutting Yes

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