Overview
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' is a clump forming perennial in the genus Tulbaghia, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.3 m tall. Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, gravel garden, mediterranean climate plants, patio and container plants, conservatory and greenhouse, flower borders and beds and wall side borders. It is native to Southern Africa.
About
Tulbaghia violacea, commonly known as society garlic, pink agapanthus, wild garlic, sweet garlic, spring bulbs, or spring flowers, is a species of flowering plant in the family Amaryllidaceae. It is indigenous to southern Africa, and reportedly naturalized in Tanzania and Mexico.
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About the genus
Tulbaghia is a genus of monocotyledonous herbaceous perennial bulbs native to Africa, belonging to the amaryllis family. It is the sole genus in the tribe Tulbaghieae, which in the onion subfamily. The genus was named for Ryk Tulbagh (1699–1771), one time governor of The Cape of Good Hope.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Tulbaghia
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Sandy, Loamy, Clay
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Full sun
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.3 m
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Gravel garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Patio and container plants, Conservatory and greenhouse, Flower borders and beds, Wall side borders
- Native to
- Southern Africa
- Fragrance
- Garlic-like
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'
- Propagation
- Division, Seed
- Pest resistance
- Generally pest-free
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' prefers full sun. It suits full sun positions.
What soil does Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' need?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including sandy, loamy and clay. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How big does Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' grow?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' reaches a height of 0.3 m.
Is Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' hardy in the UK?
Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'?
Division, Seed.
