Polianthes
tuberosa 'The Pearl' 7 September, 2003, Sunningdale
This
is a 2-3 feet tuberous-rooted herbaceous perennial. Polianthes
come from Mexico and the above is probably more familiar as
a florist's cut flower. They are however quite easy to grow
in a pot. Long-lasting as a cut flower in water (with lots
of changes.) Flowering tubers have to be discarded as they
will not flower again. A mass of long pale green foliage.
The unopened buds are pinkish but the flowers are pure white.
Plant tubers with the tip just visible. 'The Pearl' is a double
variety, but the only one generally available. Not hardy.Scented
(Agavaceae family).
Plant Portraits through the year
The
plants are arranged in alphabetical order with the date of the photograph
after it.
