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Product Overview
Tulbaghia violacea variegata Variegated Society Garlic is an ornamental perennial valued for its variegated strap-shaped foliage with green centres and creamy-white margins, complemented by clusters of lavender-pink flowers from late spring into autumn. Its combination of colour, texture, and long flowering makes it a versatile plant for borders, containers, and garden beds.
Growth:
Forms a neat, clumping groundcover typically growing 30 to 50 cm tall and wide. Its compact, grassy habit adds texture and form in garden settings or containers.
Light Requirements:
Thrives in full sun to partial shade. Flowering and variegation are most pronounced in bright locations, but it will tolerate some afternoon shade.
Soil Requirements:
Prefers well-drained soil, whether sandy, loamy, or average in fertility. It adapts well to a variety of soil types provided drainage is reliable.
Water Requirements:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, it is moderately drought tolerant but performs best with occasional deep watering during extended dry periods.
Frost Tolerance:
Tolerates light frost in well-drained positions. Mulch in cooler regions for added protection.
Drought Tolerance:
Moderate drought tolerance once established. Performs well in waterwise gardens with occasional deep watering to maintain bloom quality.
Flowering Information:
Produces loose umbels of lavender-pink star-shaped flowers from late spring through autumn. The blooms are lightly fragrant and attract bees and butterflies.
Spacing Requirements:
Plant 30 to 45 cm apart to allow for coverage, airflow, and a tidy appearance in borders or mass plantings.
Fertiliser Requirements:
Low feeding needs. Apply a light top-up of compost or balanced slow-release fertiliser in spring to support growth. Avoid over-fertilising, which can reduce flowering.
Care and Maintenance:
Low maintenance. Remove spent flower stalks and older foliage to maintain a neat mound. Divide clumps every few years to rejuvenate vigour. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
