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Society Garlic 'Starburst'

A burst of beauty.

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The radiating clump of fine, evergreen foliage is topped with pretty, purple stars almost year round. The flowers are frequently visited by beneficial pollinators and will last pretty well in a vase too.
Tulbaghia is fast growing and pretty well maintenance free. They are dry and frost tolerant (to -5C) with great uniformity. From cottage to coastal or even herb gardens. In dry or boggy soils, these undemanding plants will bring plenty of rewards. A great choice for coastal gardens too.
The leaves and flowers of Tulbaghia are edible, but go easy, they are quite peppery. Rubbing them on your skin is also supposed to deter insect bites, which we have just discovered, but not tested, will be giving it a go, keep in mind it does smell of garlic.
Plant into moderately fertile to humus rich soil, they are pretty well tolerant of most. Water to establish, around 4-6 weeks, then only if rainfall is low over the heat of summer. A bit of tomato fertiliser in spring will keep them blooming. If the foliage becomes untidy simply prune back to around 10cm and it will be back in no time.
Tulbaghia species were found outside S. Africa’s Western Cape, by the town of Tulbagh – named for Goevor Ryk Tulbagh (mid 18th century) who was a keen botanist.


Supplied as: Pots
Size: 10 cm

Code

TLVSB

Botantical name

Tulbaghia violacea

Height

40cm

Width

30cm

Flowers

Spring to late winter

Climate

Cool to Sub-Tropical

Availability

Australia wide

Frost hardiness

Fully Hardy

Aspect

Full Sun

Supplied as

Pots

Size

10 cm

Water needs

1