Overview
Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' 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 violacea 'John Rider' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar of the Tulbaghia genus, known for its tufted habit and grey silver green foliage. Like other Tulbaghia species, it grows from bulbs or rhizomes and produces clusters of small, star-shaped flowers with a shallow, cup-like structure. This cultivar thrives in full sun on south- or west-facing, sheltered sites with well-drained loam or sandy soils of varying pH. Hardy to UK zone H3, it is suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, with interest primarily 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 violacea 'John Rider' 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 violacea 'John Rider'
- 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 violacea 'John Rider'?
Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' need?
Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' grows best in loam and sand soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays well-drained.
Is Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia violacea 'John Rider' 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 violacea 'John Rider'?
Seed, Division in spring.
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