Super tough and super stunning
A long lasting ornamental display of delicate pink flowers. Aldo known as 'Society Garlic'
This very hardy, clumping tulbaghia has fine grass-like foliage and is ornamental year round. 'Dark Star' is long flowering - from spring all the way through to late autumn so the beautiful dark pink flowers can be enjoyed nearly year round.
'Dark Star' is very easy to grow, and extremely low maintenance. It’s so tough, you can simply run over the plant with a lawnmower or whipper snipper, and in just a few months it’ll be back in full leaf and flower! The plant provides a solution for every corner of the garden from mass planting and edging through to a mixed garden bed. It can be used in a wide range of situations from large scale water efficient landscapes through to containers in a small courtyard in full sun.
Care
Plant in full sun through to part shade in soils that are well draining, and feed with a general purpose slow release fertiliser at the beginning of spring. Water requirements are very low once the plant is established, simply provide an occasional deep watering during periods of extended heat for optimum results. Pruning is generally not required, however if you wish to rejuvenate an older clump, simply prune back to ground level and new growth with appear in 6-8 weeks.
Suggested uses
- General use for low maintenance areas
- Great edging and garden borders
- Country and cottage style gardens
- Colour and interest to rockeries and retaining walls
- Mass plant for fantastic colour
- Colour splash to herb gardens
- Adding stability and colour to difficult sites