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Product Overview
Tulbaghia violacea Society Garlic is a hardy, clump-forming perennial valued for its strappy grey-green foliage and pretty mauve-pink flowers that bloom for months. It emits a mild garlic scent when crushed, which helps deter pests, making it both ornamental and functional. Drought-tolerant, low-maintenance, and ideal for borders, edging, and tough planting spots, it thrives in hot, dry conditions and poor soils.
Growth:
Forms a clump of upright, narrow leaves around 30-50 cm tall and wide. Flower stems rise slightly above the foliage, giving a light and airy appearance.
Light Requirements:
Prefers full sun but will tolerate part shade. More sunlight encourages better flowering and denser foliage growth.
Soil Requirements:
Grows well in free-draining soil. Tolerates poor, sandy, or rocky soils and performs best in slightly acidic to neutral conditions. Avoid waterlogged ground.
Water Requirements:
Low water needs. Water regularly during establishment, then only occasionally during prolonged dry periods.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frost. In cooler climates, it may slow down or die back slightly in winter and return strongly in spring.
Drought Tolerance:
Highly drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for dry gardens, roadside plantings, and low-maintenance landscapes.
Flowering Information:
Blooms from spring through autumn with clusters of star-shaped, mauve-pink flowers held on tall stems. Flowers are lightly fragrant and attract bees and butterflies.
Spacing Requirements:
Plant 30-40 cm apart for dense coverage or edging. Suitable for mass planting, rockeries, borders, or around vegetable gardens as a natural pest deterrent.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Feed in early spring with a general-purpose slow-release fertiliser. Avoid overfeeding, which may reduce flowering.
Care and Maintenance:
Very low maintenance. Remove spent flower stems to encourage more blooms. Trim back old foliage in late winter or early spring. Can be divided every few years to rejuvenate clumps or propagate new plants.
