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  • TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'
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    TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'

    Commonly known as Society garlic

     AWARD
    Silver edging to the foliage and lilac flowers
     
    Plant Details
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    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids and whiteflies under glass.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Semi-evergreen
      Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
    • Blue
      Lilac
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Silver variegated
    • Height
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Spread
      25cm (10in)
    • Bulb/Corm or rhizomatous perennial
      Clump-forming cormous perennial with narrowly linear leaves to 30cm (12in) long. Produces large terminal umbels of flowers 2-3cm (¾-1¼in) long
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy 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
    • Scented flowers
    • Scented foliage
      Garlic scented
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Mature Size
      45-60cm (18-24in)
      bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
        25cm (10in)
       
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    • Garden Location/Conditions
      Border
      Suits a sunny border
      Cottage garden
      Rockery (inc alpine)
    • Soil Conditions
      Fertile well drained soil
      Moderately fertile. Provide a dry winter mulch in frost-prone areas.
    • Sun Requirements
      Full sun
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