Tuberose
Tuberose carries one of the most powerful fragrances in the flower world — a night-blooming, honey-jasmine scent that fills a room. Central to Indian wedding traditions (garlanded around the bride and groom); an editorial favourite in the West for evening events.
| Family | Asparagaceae |
|---|---|
| Origin | Mexico; commercially grown Mexico, India, Netherlands |
| Peak season | July, August, September, October |
| Availability | May to November |
| Stem length | 60–100 cm |
| Vase life | 7–14 days |
| Colors | white, cream |
| Price tier | premium |
Cut on a diagonal, fresh water. Multiple florets open bottom-up over 10 days.
- •Legendary night-blooming fragrance
- •Multiple florets open sequentially bottom-up
- •Not for scent-sensitive spaces
- •The Pearl (double-flowered) is the wedding cultivar
1 named tuberose cultivars from the Lacy Bird master catalogue — each a distinct commercial variety.
Entries marked ✦ come from the Acanta master catalogue — the shared database of cut flowers, forms, colours and named varieties that florists and studios build on. The rest are our editorial genus reference. What is Acanta →
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Botanical reference
- Also known as
- Mexican tuberose
- Distribution
- Mexico Northeast, Mexico Southwest
- Uses
- medicinal plant
Open-data sources: GBIF, Wikidata (CC0/CC BY), USDA Agriculture Handbook 66 (public domain)
Frequently asked questions
When is Tuberose in season?
Tuberose peaks in July, August, September, October, and florists can usually source it May to November. Availability shifts by region and greenhouse supply.
How long does Tuberose last in a vase?
Expect 7–14 days with proper conditioning — a clean vase, fresh water every couple of days, flower food, and a cool spot away from ripening fruit and direct heat.
What can I use instead of Tuberose?
Good substitutes for Tuberose include Lisianthus, Stephanotis. Match on look, colour and season — our substitute finder ranks the closest alternatives.
What does Tuberose symbolise?
Tuberose is associated with dangerous pleasure, voluptuousness, cultural significance in India for weddings.
How do you care for cut Tuberose?
Legendary night-blooming fragrance
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