Tulbaghia 'Silver lace ®'
Tulbaghia ‘Silver Lace®’
Plant type
Perennial
Height / spread
Approx. 40–60 cm tall / approx. 30–40 cm wide
Flowering
Late spring to summer (often continuing into autumn)
Flowers borne in loose umbels
Flower colour
Lilac to mauve
Foliage
Narrow, strap-shaped leaves with silver-white variegation
Highly ornamental even outside the flowering period
Personal evaluation
A striking variegated Tulbaghia with moderately broader leaves (which I personally appreciate). It also flowers well. A very good height for use in the garden or in containers.
Both this cultivar and the species itself received the prestigious Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society in 2012.
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