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Tulbaghia violacea

★ RHS AGMFragrant

Genus: Tulbaghia
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

T. violacea is a strong-growing rhizomatous perennial to 50cm in height, with grey-green basal leaves and fragrant pale purple flowers in large terminal umbels in late summer and early autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

LoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grows well in any moderately fertile, well-drained, humus-rich, loamy soil. Protect in colder areas with a deep dry mulch over winter

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed, sown when ripe, in containers in a cold frame or division in spring

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Low MaintenanceCottage InformalGround CoverWall Side Borders

Planting Places

Outdoor

Season of Interest

SummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Floating

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years