Tuberose Double - Love

Native to Mexico, Tuberose is ideally suited to warm weather gardening, but northern gardeners with a warm sunny site can grow them just as well.  If you're a gardener who loves fragrant blooms, you're going to want Tuberose in your garden.

Planting and Growing Care

1. Planting Time:
   Plant tuberose bulbs in late spring after the last frost, when the soil has warmed up.

2. Location:
   Choose a location with full sun. Tuberose requires at least 6-8 hours of sunlight per day.

3. Soil:
   Plant tuberose in well-draining soil enriched with organic matter. A sandy or loamy soil mix works well. Ensure the soil pH is slightly acidic to neutral (6.0-7.0).

4. Planting Depth and Spacing:
   Plant the bulbs 2-3 inches deep with the pointed side up and space them about 6-8 inches apart.

5. Watering:
   Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Water regularly during the growing season, especially in hot, dry periods. Reduce watering when the blooms start to fade.

6. Fertilization:
   Apply a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) at planting and again mid-season to promote healthy growth and flowering.

7. Support:
   Tuberose grows tall (up to 3 feet), so stake the plants or provide support as needed to prevent them from flopping over.

Overwintering Tuberose in Canada

Tuberose is not frost-hardy, so it needs to be lifted and stored during the winter in colder climates (zones 3-7).