Tulbaghia leucantha
A semi-evergreen, clump-forming perennial with basal rosettes of narrow, grass-like leaves to 40cm long, with a scent similar to garlic. Produces clusters of small flowers, with greenish-white petals and fleshy orange coronas, on upright stems in summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White Orange | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H2Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Semi evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming, Tufted
- Genus
Tulbaghia are bulbous or rhizomatous perennials with linear, onion-scented leaves and umbels of small, star-shaped flowers with a small cup-like corona
- Name status
Correct
How to grow
Cultivation
In mild, frost free areas, grow outdoors in moderately fertile, well drained soil in full sun. In colder areas grow under glass, or in containers that can be moved indoors over winter, in well-drained, loam-based compost in full light. Water freely when in growth, reduce water when in flower and keep almost dry when dormant
Propagation
Propagate by seed, or by division in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Gravel garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids and glasshouse whitefly
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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