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TULBAGHIA violacea
Commonly known as Society garlic
Vigorous clump forming perennial rhizome from S. Africa with narrow grey-green leaves and fragrant lilac flowers on tall stalks
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Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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BlueLilac -
Height45-60cm (18-24in) -
Spread25cm (10in)
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Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennialClump-forming cormous perennial. Narrowly linear, greyish green leaves to 30cm (12in) long. Produces large terminal umbels of flowers 2cm (¾in) long
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Use loam-based compost (JI No. 2) in full light -
Full sunProvide winter mulch in frost prone areas
TULBAGHIA violacea
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Additional Features
Pests & DiseasesAphids and whiteflies in greenhouse
Place of originSouth Africa -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderSuits a sunny border
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Scented PlantsScented flowersScented foliageGarlic scented
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilModerately fertile, humus-rich loamy soil.
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Tulbaghia violacea - Care Guide
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Buy Varieties of TULBAGHIA violacea
TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'
Society garlic
silver edging to the foliage and lilac flowers
Gift-wrapping available
Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
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Only £8.00
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Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
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