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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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    Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl'

    aka Polianthes tuberosa 'Double', Polianthes tuberosa 'Pearl Double', Double Polianthes Tuberosa, Pearl Double Tuberose

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-11

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 12"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    • dry in winter
    • dry when dormant
    Photo of Polianthes tuberosa 'The Pearl' flower by Leafari
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    Polianthes tuberosa

    aka Polianthes tuberosa 'Mexican Single', Polianthes tuberosa 'Single', Mexican Single tuberose, Rajanigandha, Sedap Malam, Single Polianthes Tuberosa

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    7a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-48"

    Width: 3"-6"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - drought tolerant
    • dry in winter
    Photo of Polianthes tuberosa flower by Old House Gardens
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    Polianthes tuberosa [Single White Trio]

    aka Single Flower Form Tuberose

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Bulb / Corm / Tuber

    Zones

    9a-10a

    Size

    Height: 20"-28"

    Width: 12"

    • sun
    • regular
    Photo of Polianthes tuberosa [Single White Trio] flower by Leafari
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