AWARD

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'

Commonly known as Society garlic

Silver edging to the foliage and lilac flowers
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Blue
    Lilac
  • 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
  • Full sun

TULBAGHIA violacea 'Silver Lace'

 

 

  • Additional Features
    Pests & Diseases
    Aphids and whiteflies under glass.
    Place of origin
    South Africa
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Border
    Suits a sunny border
    Cottage garden
    Rockery (inc alpine)
  • Hardiness
    Frost hardy (down to -5)
  • Leaf Colour (if not green)
    Silver variegated
  • Scented Plants
    Scented flowers
    Scented foliage
    Garlic scented
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile well drained soil
    Moderately fertile. Provide a dry winter mulch in frost-prone areas.
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Tulbaghia violacea - Care Guide
45-60cm (18-24in)
 bulb/corm - guide for size not form Watering Can
  25cm (10in)
  

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