Tulbaghia 'Kilamanjaro ®'
Tulbaghia ‘Kilimanjaro®’
Plant type
Perennial
Height / spread
Approx. 50–70 cm tall / approx. 40–50 cm wide
Flowering
Late spring to summer (often continuing into autumn)
Striking, star-shaped flowers held on sturdy stems
Flower colour
Bright pink with a distinct central eye
Personal evaluation
A strong-growing Tulbaghia with moderately broader leaves (which I personally appreciate), combined with a beautiful purple base to the foliage. A very good garden height. The pronounced central eye in the bright pink flowers is also particularly eye-catching.
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 ‘Kilimanjaro’ 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.