TULBAGHIA SEEDS

The Tulbaghia genus, commonly known as Society Garlic, is a versatile and aromatic member of the Amaryllidaceae family. These clump-forming perennials are celebrated for their slender, grass-like foliage and clusters of star-shaped flowers in shades of purple, lavender, or white, which bloom from late spring through autumn. Tulbaghia adds elegance and a delicate fragrance to borders, containers, and herb gardens.

Native to southern Africa, Tulbaghia thrives in well-drained soils and sunny locations, tolerating heat, drought, and poor soils once established. These low-maintenance plants are ideal for water-wise gardens and are valued for their edible leaves and flowers, which impart a mild garlic flavour to dishes. Popular species include Tulbaghia violacea, or Society Garlic, admired for its long blooming period and deer resistance, and Tulbaghia simmleri, known for its showier flowers and sweet scent.

The Tulbaghia genus combines beauty, utility, and resilience, making it an excellent choice for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly plants that bring colour, fragrance, and culinary value to their landscapes.

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  1. TULBAGHIA COMINSII

    These semi-evergreen, delicately fragrant white flowers with spreading petals, bear a remarkable likeness to miniature daffodils and are borne in bunches above fine, grass-like foliage. A valuable dwarf rockery plant. ... Learn More

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  2. TULBAGHIA NATALENSIS

    Splendidly fragrant cream coloured flowers, tinged with greenish yellow at the centre, are displayed on upright stems emerging from dusky-green fleshy foliage. A sweet almond-like fragrance emanates from the flower at evening time on this distant relative of the onion family, which will make a good addition to a rockery, or can be displayed perfectly in a good terracotta pot, where it will be happy in a conservatory or cold greenhouse. For best results keep the plant moist during spring summer but allow it dry out a little over winter. ... Learn More

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    (20 seeds)

  3. TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA

    Fragrant, pale purple, tubular flowers open in large terminal umbels in late summer and early autumn on this strong-growing rhizomatous perennial. It has grey-green basal leaves which are long, narrow, strap-like, slightly fleshy and smell strongly of garlic when bruised. This attractive ornamental plant is also ideal for the herb garden, as the leaves and flowers can both be used in salads and other dishes. ... Learn More

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    (10 seeds)

  4. TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA MARITIMA

    This unusual selected form has narrower leaves and spikes of pale pink flowers, with far less purple than the normal form, the petals being more pinched and crowded, often hiding the centre of the flower, rather like a rhodohypoxis, and at first glance giving the impression of double flowers. ... Learn More

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    (10 seeds)

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