Overview
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia 'Cariad' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam and sand soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H3. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal garden, rock garden and flower borders and beds.
About
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' is a tufted cultivar of the Tulbaghia genus, commonly known as society garlic. This perennial plant grows from bulbs and features grey silver green foliage with an onion-like fragrance. It produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in spring. 'Cariad' thrives in well-drained loam or sandy soils with a range of pH levels, preferring full sun in sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders. Propagation is by seed or division in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulbaghia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H3
Plant details
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Tufted
- Foliage
- Grey Silver Green
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Rock garden, Flower borders and beds
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulbaghia 'Cariad'
- Propagation
- Seed, Division in spring
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulbaghia 'Cariad'?
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia 'Cariad' need?
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulbaghia 'Cariad' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia 'Cariad' has an RHS hardiness rating of H3, meaning it is half-hardy, tolerating -5 to 1°C, and may need winter protection in colder areas.
How do I propagate Tulbaghia 'Cariad'?
Seed, Division in spring.
More in the Tulbaghia genus
- Tulbaghiasociety garlic
- Tulbaghia violacea
- Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider'
- Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic'
- Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann'society garlic 'Elaine Ann'
- Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty'society garlic 'Scented Beauty'
- Tulbaghia maritima white floweredwhite-flowered sea society garlic
- Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered