Overview
Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered 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 natalensis white-flowered is a tufted perennial cultivar within the Tulbaghia genus, known for its bulbous growth and long, narrow, grey-silver green leaves that carry an onion-like scent. This cultivar produces clusters of small, star-shaped white flowers with a shallow, cup-like structure in spring. It thrives best in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH and prefers sheltered, south or west-facing aspects. Suitable for city gardens, rockeries, and informal borders, it is hardy to UK zone H3 and can be propagated 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 natalensis white-flowered 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 natalensis white-flowered
- 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 natalensis white-flowered?
Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered need?
Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia natalensis white-flowered 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 natalensis white-flowered?
Seed, Division in spring.
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