Tulbaghia leucantha

RHS Plant Profile

mountain wild garlic

Synonyms

Tulbaghia dieterlenii

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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

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.1-0.5 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity: 2–5 years
Max Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height: 0.1-0.5 metres

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand

Moisture: Well–drained
pH: Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun

Aspect: South–facing or West–facing
Exposure: Sheltered
Hardiness

Hardiness Ratings

All ratings refer to the UK growing conditions unless otherwise stated. Minimum temperature ranges (in degrees C) are shown in brackets

H1A: under glass all year (>15C)
H1B: can be grown outside in the summer (10 - 15)
H1C: can be grown outside in the summer (5 - 10)
H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5)
H3: hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK (-5 to 1)
H4: hardy through most of the UK (-10 to -5)
H5: hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters (-15 to -10)
H6: hardy in all of UK and northern Europe (-20 to -15)
H7: hardy in the severest European continental climates (< -20): H2

Colour & Scent

Fragrance Foliage

Season	Stem	Flower	Foliage	Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family: Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland: 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, peat-free, 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