TULBAGHIA violacea

Vigorous clump forming perennial rhizome from S. Africa with narrow grey-green leaves and fragrant lilac flowers on tall stalks

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Available Early Spring 2021 - Should be available March/April onwards depending on growing conditions.

individually £12.50 each, 3+ £10.00 each

Available Early Spring 2021

Blue - lilac
Height - 45-60cm (18-24in)
Spread - 25cm (10in)
Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial - clump-forming cormous perennial. Narrowly linear, greyish green leaves to 30cm (12in) long. Produces large terminal umbels of flowers 2cm (¾in) long
Tender - cool or frost free greenhouse - Tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen. Except in frost-free inner-city areas or coastal extremities requires glasshouse conditions. Plant can withstand temperatures down to 1°C (34°F) - use loam-based potting compost (JI No. 2) in full light
Full sun - provide winter mulch in frost prone areas
Additional Features - Pests & Diseases - - aphids and whiteflies in greenhouse
Place of origin - South Africa
Hardiness - Half hardy (down to 0) -
Scented Plants - Scented flowers -
Scented foliage - garlic scented
Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
Summer
Soil Conditions - Fertile well drained soil - - moderately fertile, humus-rich loamy soil.