Overview
Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' is a tufted herbaceous perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with grey silver green foliage. Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' 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 'Peppermint Garlic' is a herbaceous perennial cultivar within the Tulbaghia genus, known for its tufted habit and grey silver green foliage. Like other Tulbaghia species, it grows from bulbs or rhizomes and thrives in full sun with well-drained loam or sandy soils, tolerating a range of soil pH levels. This cultivar is hardy to UK zone H3 and prefers sheltered, south- or west-facing aspects. Suitable for city and courtyard gardens, cottage and informal gardens, rock gardens, and flower borders, it is best propagated by seed or division in spring and is mainly of interest during the spring season.
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 'Peppermint Garlic' 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 'Peppermint Garlic'
- 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 'Peppermint Garlic'?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' need?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' 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 'Peppermint Garlic' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Peppermint Garlic' 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 'Peppermint Garlic'?
Seed, Division in spring.
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