Cinderella Polianthes Tuberose

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Tuberose ‘Cinderella’ (Polianthes tuberosa ‘Cinderella’) has pretty, lavender-pink flowers with long bright green leaves at its base. ‘Cinderella’s’ sweet fragrance and unique color make this a lovely garden addition. Plant in fertile, compost-enriched well-drained soil in a sunny to light shade location in the spring once danger of frost has passed. Planted in the spring, they will usually flower in late summer. With a head start indoors, or if they overwinter, they may start flowering by early summer. Hardy in zones 8-10, Tuberose flowers best when the bulbs are lifted in the fall even where hardy, and stored to be re-planted in the spring. After flowers are spent and foliage is yellowed, simply dig the bulbs and dry them for 7-10 days. Store in a cool (50°F) location and re-plant after the danger of frost has passed in the spring. For earlier flowers in northern areas, start your Tuberose indoors for an early start to sweet fragrance and lovely flowers. Tuberose ‘Cinderella’ are superb cut flowers, with long lasting fragrance that will make your bouquets the envy of the neighborhood. Excellent as a container plant too. Ideal for moon gardens, as Tuberose is especially fragrant at night. 18-24" tall.

SKU	HSBR901
Common Name	Cinderella Polianthes Tuberose
Botanical Name	Polianthes tuberosa Cinderella
Zones	3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ships As	Bulb, Rhizome, Tuber
Light Requirements	Full Sun
Flower Color	Pink
Mature Height	18" tall
Bulb Size	7-9 cm
Bulb Spacing	4 bulbs per sq. ft.
Planting Depth	Plant 2-3" deep
Bloom Time	Mid to late summer
Days to Bloom	90-120 days after planting
Planting Time	Spring / Summer
Soil Type	Sandy Soil, Average Soil, Compost Enriched Garden Loam Soil
Soil Moisture	Average
Amount of Rain	20 to 30", 30 to 40", 40 to 50"
Advantages	Easy to grow, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Good for Cut Flowers
Additional Information	Can be grown as an annual in zones 3-6. Cold hardy in zones 7-10.
Poisonous	Minor Toxicity
Ideal Region	Southeast, Pacific Northwest
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada	No