About
Creamy-pink flowers with yellow centres appear in mid summer to early autumn. A bulbous half-hardy species of deciduous perennial bulb with narrow, scented green leaves forming on a long stem. The fragrance has been likened to spiced almonds.
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 typeSand, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureWell-drained
AspectWest-facing, South-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH2
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height1-2 years
Suggested usesCity and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants
Native toSouth Africa
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained, loamy soil. Protect from frost in winter by bringing containers into a frost-free greenhouse
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed or division
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free