Overview
Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' 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 'Scented Beauty' is a tufted cultivar of the society garlic genus Tulbaghia, which comprises perennial bulbous plants known for their long, narrow, onion-scented leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. This cultivar features grey silver green foliage and thrives best in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers well-drained loam or sandy soils across a range of pH levels and is hardy to UK zone H3. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, it flowers in spring 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 'Scented Beauty' 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 'Scented Beauty'
- 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 'Scented Beauty'?
Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' need?
Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia 'Scented Beauty' 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 'Scented Beauty'?
Seed, Division in spring.
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