About
A semi-evergreen, rhizomatous perennial to about 30cm, with fine, grass-like leaves and umbels of pale pink, trumpet-shaped flowers from spring to autumn.
About the genus
Tulbaghia are bulbous or rhizomatous perennials with linear, onion-scented leaves and umbels of small, star-shaped flowers with a small cup-like corona
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun
Soil typeLoam, Sand
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectSouth-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitTufted
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesCottage and informal garden, City and courtyard gardens, Patio and container plants, Mediterranean climate plants
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationUnder glass, grow in well-drained, peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. Water freely when in growth, reduce water when in flower and again as leaves wither in autumn. Keep almost dry when dormant. Outdoors grow in moderately fertile, humus rich, loamy soil in full sun and provide a dry winter mulch in frost-prone areas
PruningCut faded flowers to the base to prolong flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free