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    Polianthes geminiflora

    Also Known As

    • Polianthes gemniflora

    Plant type

    bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 12"-18"

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

    Polianthes geminiflora plant details

    Polianthes geminiflora is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In fall and summer orange flowers emerge. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry when dormant. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Polianthes geminiflora

    Plant type: bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: amaryllidaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: orange blooms in fall and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Polianthes geminiflora

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Resistant to: verticillium wilt
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Tuberose with cantaloupe orange tubular flowers on 18" stems. Plant in a sheltered sunny spot and let it bake in the heat when dormant.

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Gardening facts about Polianthes geminiflora plant

    How to Grow Polianthes geminiflora

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry when dormant

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • verticillium wilt resistant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • orange

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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