Overview
Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' 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 'Elaine Ann' (society garlic 'Elaine Ann') is a tufted perennial cultivar within the Tulbaghia genus, known for growing from bulbs or rhizomes. It features grey silver green foliage with an onion-like fragrance and produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers in spring. This cultivar thrives in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect, preferring well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders or beds.
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 'Elaine Ann' 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 'Elaine Ann'
- 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 'Elaine Ann'?
Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' need?
Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia 'Elaine Ann' 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 'Elaine Ann'?
Seed, Division in spring.
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