Tulbaghia 'Flamingo ®'
Tulbaghia ‘Flamingo®’
Plant type
Perennial
Height / spread
Approx. 40–60 cm tall / approx. 30–40 cm wide
Flowering
Late spring to summer (often continuing into autumn)
Fine, star-shaped flowers borne in loose umbels
Flower colour
Warm pink to soft fuchsia pink
Personal evaluation
A Tulbaghia with a very striking pink-purple base to the flowers, which was likely the inspiration for its name. The foliage is also notable for its pale, almost yellowish colour and slightly broader leaves. A pleasing height for garden use. A distinctive and unusual cultivar.
Position
Full sun to light partial shade
Soil
Well-drained; dry to moderately moist
Water requirements
Low — very drought-tolerant once established
Maintenance
Very low-maintenance
Removing spent flowers encourages prolonged flowering
Hardiness
Moderately hardy
In the ground, plant in a sheltered position; in containers, light winter protection is recommended
Uses
Borders, containers, planters, prairie-style plantings, climate-adaptive gardens
Additional features
Aromatic • Edible • Pollinator-friendly
Origin
Tulbaghia ‘Flamingo’ is a South African selection of Tulbaghia violacea. In the trade, the cultivar is linked to selection work from South Africa, possibly originating from nursery material associated with Fisk.