Plant in spring after the last frost.
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Ornamental bulbs
Ornamental bulbs
Polianthes jaune
Polianthes jaune, an ornamental plant suited to well-drained beds and containers.
Exposure
Full sun to light partial shade
Hardiness
Zone 4 to 8
Difficulty level
Low
Discover the plant
Type
Ornamental bulbs
Cycle
Bulbous perennial
Yellow tuberose is a distinctive summer-flowering bulb prized for its elegant blooms and captivating fragrance. Its warm yellow tones bring a bright, refined accent to garden beds, borders, patio containers, and seasonal outdoor arrangements. With its upright flower spikes and graceful silhouette, this Polianthes variety adds height, colour, and visual interest to sunny spaces. It is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for fragrant summer bulbs with an exotic appearance, whether planted alone as a focal point or combined with other flowering bulbs and annuals. Yellow tuberose also works beautifully in decorative pots near terraces, entrances, and outdoor living areas, where its scent can be fully appreciated. Suitable for residential gardens and landscape projects across Canada during the warm season, it offers strong ornamental appeal and a memorable floral display. Order yellow tuberose online and add a fragrant, colourful statement to your summer garden.
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Spacing / density
Space plants or bulbs 10 to 15 cm apart.
Best planting time
In spring, after the risk of frost
Propagation
Division of offsets or clumps after dormancy
Soil and care
The right conditions.
Exposure
Full sun to light partial shade
Soil pH
pH 6.0 to 7.5
Hardiness zone
Zone 4 to 8
Minimum temperature
Zone 4 to 8
Watering
Water moderately during active growth, then reduce as the foliage yellows.
Soil type
Loose, fertile, very well-drained soil
Fertilization
Add compost or bulb fertilizer at planting and again in early spring.
Seasonal care
Remove spent flowers and allow foliage to yellow completely before cutting it back.
Container growing
A controlled environment.
Recommended pot size
Container at least 25 to 30 cm deep with drainage
Suitable for containers in a free-draining mix; protect from frost when hardiness requires it.
Bloom and dimensions
The complete profile.
Flower color
Colour characteristic of the variety
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Deciduous foliage that becomes dormant after flowering
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom period
Summer, depending on the variety and planting date
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Good companions
Daffodils, grape hyacinths, groundcover perennials and ornamental grasses
Avoid planting with
Excess moisture, poor drainage, rodents, slugs and fungal diseases
Beds, borders, containers and cut flowers
Frequently asked questions
Everything toknow.
Choose full sun or light partial shade.
Loose, fertile and very well-drained soil gives the best results.
Yes, in a deep container with drainage holes.
Allow it to yellow completely so the bulb can replenish its reserves.
Its strengths, naturally.
Not recommended for pets
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