About
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of narrow, grass-like leaves to 40cm long, with a scent similar to garlic. Produces clusters of small flowers, with greenish-white petals and fleshy orange coronas, on upright stems in summer.
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 hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeAlpine Rockery, Conservatory Greenhouse
HabitClump forming, Tufted
FoliageSemi evergreen
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationIn mild, frost free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. In colder areas grow under glass, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in well-drained, peat-free, loam-based compost in full light. Water freely when in growth, reduce water when in flower and keep almost dry when dormant
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, or by division in spring
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free