Tulbaghia simmleri
Tulbaghia simmleri (Sweet Garlic, Pink Agapanthus)
is a fully hardy perennial deciduous bulb with purple flowers in early Spring, late Winter and mid Spring. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are tubular shaped arranged in a umbelliform cyme inflorescence. It has no flood tolerance. It looks best in Spring and Winter.Soil
Tulbaghia simmleri grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6.5 (slightly acidic ranges from 6.1 to 6.5) to 7.5 (neutral ranges from 6.6 to 7.5). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils, and prefers medium fertility.
Growth
This is a erect bulb and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 0.6m / 2ft and spread of 0.2m / 5.9in. It can take 2-3 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
The leaves are green in Spring and Summer. They are linear in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Scent
A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the flower. Sweet-smelling.
Uses
City courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, flower border and bed and wall side.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include division and rhizomes.
-12°C / 10.4F 6.5 to 7.5 2-3 years 0.6m / 2ft 0.2m / 5.9in
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Tulbaghia |
| Specific epithet ? | simmleri |
| Common names |
|---|
| Sweet Garlic (South Africa), Pink Agapanthus (Ireland) |
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