About
A clump-forming perennial to 60cm with corm-like rhizomes and tufted, aromatic, narrowly linear green foliage. aromatic, pure white flowers appear on short stems above the foliage from mid-summer to early autumn. A more unusual and rarer to find variety.
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 typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitClump forming, Tufted
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
FragranceFlower, Foliage
Care notes
CultivationGrows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained, loamy soil. Protect in all but the mildest areas over winter with a deep dry mulch or bring container grown plants into an unheated greenhouse
PruningNo pruning required
PropagationPropagate by seed, sown when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or division in spring
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-free