Tulbaghia violacea

Tulbaghia violacea

Why Buy Me?

• Arching stems with pretty flowers
• Plant with similar ornamental grasses
• Ideal for a sensory garden theme

Growing Conditions

Light:
Prefers full sun for best flowering and foliage health. Can tolerate light shade but flowers may be less prolific.

Soil:
Thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil. Prefers neutral to slightly acidic soils but is adaptable. Avoid heavy, waterlogged soils.

Exposure:
Grows well in both sheltered and exposed locations. Hardy in milder UK areas but may require protection from severe frost.

Drought Tolerance:
Moderately drought-tolerant once established but benefits from consistent moisture during dry spells.

Cultivation & Care

Planting Time:
Best planted in spring to allow full growing season development.

Spacing:
Space plants approximately 30 cm (12 inches) apart. Mature height typically reaches 45–60 cm (18–24 inches) with a similar spread.

Watering & Fertilisation:
Keep soil moist but well-drained during growing season. Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage healthy growth and flowering.

Mulching & Pruning:
Mulch in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Remove spent flower stems to encourage further blooming. Cut back foliage to ground level in late autumn or early spring.

Propagation:
Propagate by division in spring or from seed sown in spring.

Seasonal Interest

Spring:
Fresh, strappy green leaves emerge.

Summer:
Produces clusters of fragrant, pale lilac to lavender tubular flowers from early summer to early autumn. Flowers attract pollinators.

Autumn:
Flowering gradually declines; foliage remains until frost.

Winter:
Deciduous or semi-evergreen depending on climate; dies back in cold winters.

Wildlife & Garden Use

Wildlife:
Attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. Fragrant flowers support pollinator gardens.

Garden Use:
Ideal for sunny borders, herb gardens, containers, and Mediterranean-style plantings. Adds fragrance and delicate floral colour.

Companion Plants:
Pairs well with:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Artemisia

• Grasses such as Festuca

• Other drought-tolerant perennials

Works well in mixed borders or as a fragrant edging plant.

Transform your home and garden with the Tulbaghia violacea, a must-have for any season. Order online now for quick and easy shopping, or drop by your local Thompson's Branch to explore it up close and get personalised recommendation.