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Tulbaghia violacea

society garlic

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Clusters of large, star-like, lilac flowers, which have a slight scent that becomes more pronounced in the evening, top upright stems from midsummer to early autumn. These appear above dense clumps of attractive, grass-like, greyish green leaves. Best grown at the front of a sunny, well-drained border or in a gravel garden, Tulbaghia is often called 'society garlic' as the leaves smell similar to garlic and onions, and can be useful as a pest repellent plant especially when grown under roses.

Please note that we are offering these plants in pots for beds and borders. Tulbaghia grows in a range of poorly-drained or boggy soils and are also available in aquatic pots, with a suitable soil mix, for shallow water submergence. Please see this link to view.

How to care for Tulbaghia violacea:

Apply a generous 5-7cm (2-3in) mulch of well-rotted compost around the base of the plant in early spring. Cut back the faded flowerheads in late summer and autumn.
Flowering period:
  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • Jun
  • Jul
  • Aug
  • Sep
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
Eventual height:
0.45m
Eventual spread:
0.3m
Position:

Full sun / light shade

Rate of growth:

Fast-growing

Soil:

Reliably damp or boggy

Hardiness:

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

Product options

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RH30005002
9cm pot
£12.99
available to order from spring
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RH30006956
3 × 9cm pots
was £38.97 now £22.79
available to order from spring
Delivery options (pick your preferred option at checkout)
Standard delivery Standard Delivery£5.95

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