Tulbaghia 'Pearl ®'
Tulbaghia ‘Pearl®’
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
Flower colour
Soft pearl white to very pale pink
Personal evaluation
Currently the only white-flowering Tulbaghia in the assortment. A medium height suitable for garden use. There is a subtle pink flush present in the flowers. We would ideally like to breed a truly pure white form without any pink tint.
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 ‘Pearl’ 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.