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Polianthes (Tuberose): Intensely Fragrant Spikes for Warm, Sunny Gardens

Growing Requirements

Sun: Full sun.
Soil: Well-drained.
Hardiness: Zone 8 (10–20 °F); zone 7 with heavy fall mulch.
Storage: Dormant bulbs at 60–75 °F.

Short-Season Strategy

Pot bulbs on arrival in a nursery pot; place in warm sunny window. Transplant to garden after shoots emerge and weather settles. Overwintered bulbs rarely rebloom well—most gardeners start fresh each spring.

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