About
A clump-forming perennial to 50cm with corm-like rhizomes and narrowly linear grey-green foliage. Terminal clusters of scented, very pale pink to creamy-white flowers are borne from mid-summer to early autumn.
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
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureSheltered
UK hardinessH3
Plant details
Plant typeBulbs, Herbaceous 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, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Patio and container plants, Rock garden
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