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Polianthes Tuberosa


Polianthes Tuberosa (Polianthes tuberosa)

i do prefer this single version to the double one called the pearl, it's got a good heady scent to it too..



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Nice looking flower. I've never heard of it before.

31 Jul, 2013

 

This is a beautiful flower. is it a bulb Slad? And does it have a good scent? perhaps I am confusing it with something else!

31 Jul, 2013

 

Bung your specs on, Karen. Lol.

31 Jul, 2013

 

:)) ....I have...it hardly ever seems to help, except when reading! :)

31 Jul, 2013

 

Thanks Hywel, they've been about for awhile. :-)

Yes it's a medium ish bulb and grows up to about 3 feet tall and loaded with very fragrant flowers, worth the effort these I think.

Lol Mouldy..

31 Jul, 2013

 

Aha! :)) That's it! The Tuberose! I couldn't think what it was but it's obvious when you look at the name! lol...silly me!

1 Aug, 2013

 

lol :-)

1 Aug, 2013

 

Beautiful.

2 Aug, 2013

 

Thanks Kat :-)

2 Aug, 2013

 

Way ahead of mine SL!

RSM free? Mine really suffered a for a couple of years.

3 Aug, 2013

 

Yes this year they are clear Meanie, last year was really bad for them..

3 Aug, 2013



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