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A lovely violet pink flowered plant that blooms all through the summer. It seems to be reliably hardy in the garden and makes strong
tufts of onion scented leaves. There are a great many forms and names in cultivation, this pink one seems fairy typical of the species. Stephen Benham says: "Probably the most widely grown species of the genus, it is relatively hardy, producing a long succession of slightly fragrant flowers from August until October making a charming show when massed. The whole plant has a strong onion odour making it somewhat unpopular to grow and handle. In a profile about AGM plants in the Journal of the RHS, Christine Skelmersdale writes: "This is the hardiest member of this genus of attractive South African rhizomatous perennials. Although the individual flowers may not ne showy, Tulbaghia violacea rewards the gardener with am almost unbroken and generous display od small umbels of lilac-pink tubular flowers all summer. Regular deadheading will encourage this. While the narrow leaves smell of garlic if crushed, the dainty flowers are lightly scented. It requires a well-drained soil in full sun, and makes an excellent and trouble-free pan (shallow pot) plant. Propagate by splitting the clumps in spring." |
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| 7th July 2007 | ||
