TulbaghiaWe became serious enthusiasts of this South African genus about 4 years ago, and thanks to Dave Fenwick who holds the NCCPG National Plant Reference Collection, our admiration for these plants has just grown and grown. To date, this delightful genus of easy to grow South African plants has been little known and their common name of 'Society Garlic' doesn't do much for the old image either. Admittedly some [but not all] have that odor if the foliage is bruised, when they are divided, or if you accidentally sit on one. However many also have heady clove/incense/cinnamon scented flowers which can stop you in your tracks. They attract vast quantities of beneficial insects, butterflies moths and bees. The flowering period is extensive, with many starting to flower in March [at this altitude] with others extending the season right through to December. [with protection.] While a few of these accommodating plants are reasonably hardy and can be planted in the garden, the rest are easily accommodated in pots, ideal for the patio or a hot spot in the garden. The smaller species particularly can then be viewed in close proximity and its an easy job to then remove them into a frost free environment for the winter. We keep ours plants on the dry side over winter, in the tunnel which frequently gets down to -7F. and we have had very few losses. All thrive in full sun, in a moist open free-draining compost mulched with 1/2in layer of round aquarium gravel to protect the surface from drying out in summer. My thanks to Dave Fenwick for his extensive enthusiasm knowledge and advice on this genus. Visit The African Garden from our links page. Its well worth a visit, with some wonderful images and his garden is open yearly under the National Garden Scheme. Definitely not to be missed if you're in the vicinity. A lot of Tulbaghia in the trade are misnamed, therefore we have added Dave's initials before the descriptions to indicate those we have acquired from him. Because Tulbaghias are a promiscuous lot we only supply divisions of these. We tell you if we are supplying a seedling of. Read petal for perianth. We have two startling new introductions of our own this year. Tulbaghia ‘Hazel’ and Tulbaghia ‘Cosmic’ Read on... |
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Tulbaghia acutiloba |
From S. African seed. Flowers unseen, but should be pendulous, with orange corona, and purplish reflexed perianth segments. Early spring. 9cm pots. | £3.00 |
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Tulbaghia acutiloba ex Sentinal Peak |
[DF] High altitude form, collected for Dave Fenwick. Delightful tiny flowers, with orange corona and green perianth segments. Lovely in a pan for close proximity viewing. Few only. | £Sold out |
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Tulbaghia cernua hybrid x |
A pleasant change from the pink tones, this has the palest green perianth segments with a mustard-yellow corona that changes to golden- yellow as the flower matures. The overall effect is of tiny white and yellow Narcissus with narrow foliage. Clumps up well. | £3.50 |
Tulbaghia coddii |
Syn. poeticus. A little gem, forming tufted clumps of filliform leaves, with highly scented, pure-white flowers with a yellow corona, from May/July, off and on through to September. Could almost, from a distance be mistaken for a tiny Narcissus. Hardy. Small plants available Autumn 2005 | £3.50 | |
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Tulbaghia cominsii x violacea |
Forms strong clumps of fine foliage, with umbels of very pale pink flowers, with a darker eye, opening from lilac-pink buds. [15-18&] 38-46cm. 9cm pots. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia cominsii x violacea Fairy Star |
Exactly as T. cominsii x violacea, but in the form we have the pale-pink perianth segments are slightly more slender and elongated. But you'd need a keen eye to notice. An established clump is quite stunning. | £3.00 |
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Tulbaghia Cosmic |
NEW CULTIVAR NAME. We were stunned when we spotted this rogue seedling amongst a pot of T. violacea while rooting around at Bob Browns Nursery, so we quickly bought it, propagated it, and took one back to Bob, who said we could name it. We now have sufficient stock to release it for the first time, and hope you will find it just as stunning as we do. Opening from dark buds, small distinctive starry reflexed lilac flowers lined with a fine golden stripe down each perianth segment and contrasted with a large golden-yellow corona. wonderful combination and different. Flowering height [22"] | £4.00 |
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Tulbaghia galpinii |
Tiny, self fertile species with filliform leaves and starry green and white flowers. Best viewed in pots. Early in flower March onwards. 3" pots. [8"] 20cm. | £2.80 |
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Tulbaghia Hazel |
NEW CULTIVAR NAME. We have pleasure in at last being able to introduce this new Tulbaghia, which we have been nurturing for the last 4 years. We think it is a unique color break and very special. So much so we have named it after my Mum Hazel. Small subtle pale brownish-pink perianth segments, complimented with a brown corona tipped with yellow. This matures to golden-yellow tipped with dusky orange. Very special with a heady aroma of incense at night. Flowering height [2'] 61cm. | £4.00 |
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Tulbaghia leucantha |
This is a form of T. leucantha which last year we listed as T. alliacea. Vigorous and hardy, the 20" stems are topped with clusters of tiny Khaki-green flowers, with an orange corona. Flowers June/July and August/October. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia montana |
[DF] Very small species, forming tufts of filliform leaves, with titchy flowers of brown, with grayish-violet scapes, and prominent startling, brilliant-orange elongated corona. Best displayed in a pot. A little beauty. | £3.50 |
Tulbaghia natalensis [pink form] |
Beautifully clove scented, violet-pink flowers, opening late spring. [Used apparently to keep snakes away.] Glad we don’t have that problem! [15"] 38cm. Apparently hardy. | £3.50 | |
Tulbaghia natalensis B & V 421 |
[DF] This small plant has delightful clove scented mauve flowers with an orange brown corona. Should be reasonably hardy, with protection and flowers in late spring. | £4.00 | |
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Tulbaghia natalensis CDR84 |
[DF] A little beauty, with the heady aroma of cloves and pinkish flowers with an orange corona Has apparently proved hardy in Shropshire. [8"] 20cm. | £4.00 |
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Tulbaghia verdoornia |
From Bob Brown. Small flowers of pinkish-mauve. June-October. 70cm. Tender. Name unconfirmed. It may be a seedling of T. verdoornia. | £3.50 |
Tulbaghia violacea |
Forms vigorous clumps, with terminal umbels of strong mauve, flared flowers. June/November. [15"] 38cm. | £3.50 | |
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Tulbaghia violacea pallida |
Like T. violacea, but with white flowers opening from pink buds. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia violacea Pearl |
Syn Paarl [DF] Few only of this beauty imported by Dave. Palest pink buds opening to large heads of glistening white. Nice. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia violacea REF 212 |
[DF] Palest pink buds opening to white, with a dissect perianth. Few only. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia violacea REF 231 |
[DF] Bicolored small mauve flowers, with a white corona. [18"] 46cm | £3.50 |
Tulbaghia violacea Silver Lace |
Terminal clusters of violet-purple flowers, contrasted with silver variegated foliage. May/Nov. Frost free conditions for winter. [1'] 30cm | £3.70 | |
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Tulbaghia violacea var. maritima ex Vosa |
[DF] Mauve-pink flowers composed of short but broad perianth segments which overlap, forming a pleasing rounded flower. [Few only] | £3.50 |
Tulbaghia violacea var. maritima |
Seedlings of the above. Unflowered but showing the same waxy broad foliage characteristics as the parent, Not sure what you'll get. | £2.80 | |
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Tulbaghia violacea var. robustior |
[DF] This is like a T. violacea on steroids. Eye catching flowers 3-4 times larger. Definitely a Tulbaghia with attitude. Reasonably hardy with shelter. Few only. | £3.50 |
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Tulbaghia white hybrid |
Forms strong plants, with clusters of starry white flowers opening from pink buds. May/Oct. [1'] 40cm. Said to be hardy but untried here. | £3.50 |