Mystery Tuber

Hi everyone,

I bought a Polianthes Tuberosa a while ago and have waited patiently for growth.

Does anyone think like me that this is a Zantedeschia or similar.

 

It's not asparagus

 

Yes

 

Yes looks like one of the coloured varieties.
It definitely aint Polianthes.

 

Now now "M",

We can't have you getting all excited again Lol

 

I grow both tuberose and calla lilies and yours is the latter!

 

I was just searching back to find the post I made about my calla lily purchase. Fair enough I bought it reduced at the end of the season, but I did like the colour

Until the following year, when it flowered (Post #13 )http://www.gardenerscorner.co.uk/fo...gc-and-a-micro-walk-around-m-successes.68442/

 

Yeah, I know what you mean I only like the pure white or yellow.

You'd better get ready for a lot of alerts cuz that post from the quick look I've had looks AMAZING

 

I was given a bag of Polianthes tubers from Parkers when I ordered some plugs a couple of weeks ago.
They are now poking through but I haven't a clue how long they will take to flower if at all!

 

Hi Strongylodon

I saw that offer as well but decided against it as everything I've had from them except for Roses has died or not even bothered to grow in the case of bulbs.

 

Whenever I've grown Polianthes they usually flower in mid summer, if under glass, infact I dont think you stand much of a chance outside with them.
They like heat.
They do get a bit leggy, I find.

 

I agree totally. Ideal for a conservatory as they're so scented.

 

Yes, and strangely in the evenings and overnight.

 

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