{"title":"Society Garlic (Tulbaghia)","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety garlic is a tough, clumping perennial from South Africa with narrow grey green leaves and heads of starry mauve flowers held on slender stems for months at a time. It is one of the most dependable edging and border plants for sunny Australian gardens, handling heat, dry spells and coastal air. The leaves smell of garlic when bruised. Choose between plain green, variegated foliage and different flower colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a society garlic\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard \u003ca href=\"\/products\/society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea\"\u003eSociety Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e is the workhorse: a neat clump of grey green leaves about 40 centimetres high, with mauve flowers rising above it to around 60 centimetres. It is the one to buy in number for long borders and mass planting. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated Society Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/silver-lace-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-silver-lace\"\u003eSilver Lace Society Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e have leaves striped or edged in cream, so the clump reads as silver from a distance and looks good even between flushes of flower. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/alba-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-alba\"\u003eAlba Society Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e is the white flowered form, useful in a green and white scheme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sweet-garlic-tulbaghia-simmleri\"\u003eSweet Garlic\u003c\/a\u003e is a different species with broader leaves and sweetly scented flowers, worth a spot near a path or doorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere society garlic works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSociety garlic grows across most of Australia, from the subtropics to cool temperate gardens. It wants full sun for the most flowers and will take light shade with a thinner display. It tolerates heat, wind, coastal conditions, poor soils and light to moderate frost, and it is among the more reliable flowering plants for hot paved areas, road verges and the edges of driveways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse it to edge paths, line garden beds, fill gaps between shrubs, or plant in drifts with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003egrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e. It also works in pots. It combines well with other \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003edrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e and is a staple among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003emass planting plants\u003c\/a\u003e for low care landscapes. Keep in mind that the garlic scent is released when leaves are brushed or cut, so some gardeners prefer to keep it a step back from doors and seating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in a sunny position in well drained soil. Heavy clay should be raised or opened up with compost and coarse material, because the fleshy roots can rot in soil that stays wet. Space plants about 30 centimetres apart for a continuous border, or six to nine plants per square metre for mass planting. Water in well and mulch lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater regularly for the first couple of months, then only in extended dry weather. Established clumps need very little. A light feed with a slow release fertiliser in spring is enough. Remove spent flower stems to keep the plant tidy and encourage more. If a clump looks tired after a few years, cut the foliage back hard in late winter and it will return fresh. Lift and divide crowded clumps in autumn or early spring to renew them and make more plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does society garlic flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMainly from spring through summer and into autumn. In warm climates it can carry some flowers for much of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes society garlic really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves do when they are bruised, cut or brushed past. Left alone, the plant has little scent in the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart do I plant society garlic for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 30 centimetres apart. The clumps thicken and meet within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs society garlic frost hardy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tolerates light to moderate frost. Leaves may burn in a hard frost, but clumps usually recover in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea","title":"Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea","description":"\u003cp\u003eSociety Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e) is a grassy clumping perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. The foliage sits at about 30cm, with mauve flower stems standing to roughly 60cm, and each clump spreads to about 40cm. Crush a leaf and it smells of garlic, which is where the name comes from, and that scent keeps most grazing animals away from a border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when little else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mauve clusters appear from spring through to autumn, and in mild gardens carry on into winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHard to kill.\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought, heat and salt tolerant and happy in poor soil, so it holds the strip beside a driveway that defeats everything else.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA neat, permanent edge.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumps stay tight rather than running, so a border planted once stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the cook.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers can be chopped into salads and eggs as a mild garlic substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous border. At that spacing the clumps meet in one season and give a clean line along a path or driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing works across a bed, giving about eleven plants per square metre and a low sea of grey green foliage with flowers held above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e It thrives in a shallow pot or between rocks, where sharp drainage suits it and the flower stems have something to rise against.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun for the heaviest flowering, though it accepts a few hours of shade. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens, and is frost hardy, so cold southern districts are within range. Foliage may brown off after a heavy frost and returns in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining is the only real requirement, and it performs in poor or coastal sand. On clay, raise the bed 150mm and add coarse compost. Mulch lightly, away from the crowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, after which it lives on rainfall in most gardens. A light dose of complete fertiliser in early spring is all it needs; rich feeding gives leaves at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snap off spent flower stems at the base to keep it blooming. Every three or four years, lift the clumps in early spring, split them and replant, which restores flowering once a mature clump crowds itself out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in three sizes. Tubes are the value choice for a long border or a mass planting, and they fill out within a season. The 140mm pack of ten and the 200mm pack of six arrive as established clumps, which suits a shorter run where the line should read straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Advanced and large stock is freighted at cost. Expect roots to take within three to four weeks in warm weather, and flowers in the first full season. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing edging plants for a clean garden line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata\"\u003eVariegated society garlic for a lighter edge\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eBrowse edible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring in bees and butterflies\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the garlic and onion group, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Plant it away from areas where pets dig or graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it take over the garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt clumps rather than runs, so it stays where it is planted. It can set seed in mild gardens, and removing spent flower stems prevents that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the whole garden smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed or cut. Walking past a border you will notice nothing, but mowing or brushing against it releases the scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":44207500460351,"sku":"TUL-VIO-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140106539327,"sku":"TUL-VIO-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106572095,"sku":"TUL-VIO-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.png?v=1794661547"},{"product_id":"variegated-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-variegata","title":"Variegated Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Variegata'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVariegated Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata') earns its place twice over: cream and green striped foliage that lifts a dull border all year, and mauve pink flower heads through the warm months. It stays neat at about 40cm tall and 30cm across, and tolerates drought, heat, frost, salt and poor soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage that works all year.\u003c\/strong\u003e The cream edged leaves hold their pattern through every season, so the border keeps interest long after the flowers finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and predictable.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 40cm by 30cm it edges a path without ever needing to be cut back to size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant, salt tolerant and content in poor soil, which covers most of the difficult spots in an Australian garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong flowering.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems carry clusters of mauve to purple flowers over a long warm season, held clear above the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible for the kitchen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and stand in for garlic chives in salads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart in a single row for a neat continuous edge. The clumps merge within a season or two into an unbroken variegated line, and the pale leaf margins lift a shaded path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blocks at 30cm centres are where this plant looks best, roughly eleven plants per square metre. A drift of variegated foliage reads as a deliberate decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries, pots and coastal gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sharp drainage suits it, so rockeries and raised pockets are ideal. A pot 300mm or wider holds a clump for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing variegated society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun keeps the variegation crisp and the flowering heavy; part shade is tolerated but the clumps loosen and flower less. It suits warm temperate, subtropical, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid to semi-arid gardens, close to the whole country. It is frost hardy, though the foliage looks tired after a hard frost and freshens in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining and not too rich. Sandy and gravelly soils are ideal, and it manages poor ground where little else will edge a path. On clay, plant into a raised bed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer while the clump settles, then only in extended dry spells. A light application of complete slow release fertiliser in early spring keeps the leaf colour strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base as they finish, and tidy browned leaves in late winter. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring, the simplest way to get more plants for free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in 140mm pots in packs of ten and 200mm pots in packs of six. Both are established clumps rather than seedlings, and buying in packs means enough plants to complete an edging run in one delivery. A pack of ten at 30cm spacing covers about 3m of border.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well, though leaves may be creased in the box, which grows out within a few weeks. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, under our 30 day healthy plant guarantee. One thing to know: the leaves are edible for people, but this plant belongs to the onion and garlic family, which is toxic to cats and dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eIdeas for low growing plants along a border\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003eBrowse the full variegated foliage range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eCompare plants suited to mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries and dry banks\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need per metre?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, between three and four plants per metre of row. For a solid block, allow eleven per square metre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly when the leaves are crushed, brushed hard or mown. Left alone the plant has no noticeable scent, and the flowers are faintly sweet rather than pungent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which is toxic to cats and dogs if eaten. Choose a different edging plant if your pet grazes garden foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44207546237247,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-140MM-P10","price":193.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":54140106604863,"sku":"TUL-VIO-VAR-200MM-P6","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Variegated-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Variegata.jpg?v=1741857821"},{"product_id":"ashanti-pearl-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-ashanti-pearl","title":"Ashanti Pearl Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Ashanti Pearl'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAshanti Pearl Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Ashanti Pearl') is a low strappy perennial that flowers for most of the year and asks for almost nothing in return. It holds a tidy clump around 40cm tall and 30cm wide, sending up slim stems of purple star flowers above grey-green leaves. Frost hardy, drought tolerant, heat tolerant and happy in salt air, it is one of the few edging plants that works from Perth to the Hunter to Bendigo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt flowers when nothing else does.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple blooms carry through the warm months and often well beyond, which is unusual in a plant this tough.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No staking, no deadheading, no pests worth naming. A tidy up once a year is the whole job.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuits nearly every Australian climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid gardens all work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies find it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The open flowers are easy for pollinators to work, so a border of it lifts activity across the whole garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a continuous ribbon along a path or driveway. At that spacing the clumps meet within a season and the line stays even without trimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Set at 30cm centres it covers a difficult strip, a hot verge or a dry bank where lawn will not hold. Between rocks it takes the heat and the sharp drainage without complaint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoastal gardens and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Salt tolerance makes it a genuine beachside plant, and it grows well in a pot 250mm or wider where its flowering can be seen up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing society garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering; light shade is tolerated but the clump stretches and flowers less. It is frost hardy in cool temperate gardens, and in the coldest districts the foliage may burn back over winter and reshoot in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil of any type, including poor sandy ground. The only thing it will not accept is a bed that stays wet, so raise the level on heavy clay and skip the heavy mulch over the crown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then it survives on very little. A light application of complete fertiliser in early spring is enough, and overfeeding produces leaf at the expense of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTidying and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shear the clump back by half in late winter to refresh the foliage. Lift and divide congested clumps every three or four years to keep flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is supplied in one size, 140mm pots in packs of ten, which is exactly the quantity a three metre border needs at 30cm spacing. Plants arrive as established clumps with several fans of foliage, ready to go straight into the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves have a mild garlic scent when handled or crushed, which is normal and fades quickly. Growth is steady rather than quick, with flowering usually starting in the first warm season after planting. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eChoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003eBrowse plants suited to rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-coastal-areas\"\u003eCompare coastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bee-and-butterfly-plants\"\u003ePlants that bring bees and butterflies in\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many plants do I need for a border?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 30cm spacing, allow three plants per running metre. One pack of ten covers a little over three metres of edging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not on our pet friendly list. Society garlic is a relative of onions and garlic, and that family causes digestive upset in dogs and cats if eaten in quantity, so site it away from a pet that grazes on foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves and flowers are edible and taste mildly of garlic, useful chopped through a salad. Use them in small amounts, as you would a herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949570519359,"sku":"TUL-VIO-ASHPEA-140MM-P10","price":191.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":55100361507135,"sku":"TUL-VIO-ASHPEA-200MM-P6","price":217.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Ashanti-Pearl-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Ashanti-Pearl.jpg?v=1741858503"},{"product_id":"silver-lace-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-silver-lace","title":"Silver Lace Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Lace Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace') is the long flowering border plant in a cream edged form that carries the bed even between flushes. Clumps reach about 45cm tall and 40cm wide, with slender purple flower stems held above variegated grey green straps. It flowers through most of the warm year, takes heat, drought and salt wind, and asks for a tidy up and nothing more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage does the work.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cream margins on grey green leaves keep the planting bright when nothing is in flower, the weakness of the plain green form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Slender stems of purple flowers appear in waves through the warm months, held clear of the foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e Heat, drought and salt tolerant, so hot western beds, gravel gardens and coastal front yards suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The leaves carry a mild garlic flavour and are used like chives. The same garlic scent means it is not safe for cats and dogs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePredictable clumps.\u003c\/strong\u003e At around 45cm by 40cm it stays where you put it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart, centre to centre. A pack of ten at that spacing plants a three metre run, so measure the edge before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting, rockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 30cm spacing across a bed gives a low even sheet of foliage, and among rocks and gravel it handles reflected heat without scorching. It is also salt tolerant enough for a seaside courtyard in a 300mm pot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne honest note: society garlic and its relatives are toxic to cats and dogs. If your pets chew foliage, use a raised bed or a pot they cannot reach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Lace Society Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the best flowering and the cleanest variegation. Part shade is tolerated but the clumps stretch and flower less. It suits subtropical, warm temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi arid gardens, and takes light frost only, so in cold districts grow it in a pot that can be sheltered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining above all. Sandy loam, gravelly soil and improved clay all work, but a bed that stays soggy through winter will rot the fleshy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer, then it needs very little. One slow release feed in early spring is enough for the year, and overfeeding produces soft floppy leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut spent flower stems at the base as they finish. Tidy browned foliage in late winter, and divide the clumps every three or four years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold in one size: 140mm pots as a pack of ten. Each plant is an established clump rather than a single fan, so a pack goes straight into a bed as a finished three metre border at 30cm spacing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect the variegated form to grow a little more slowly than the plain green species, because there is less green leaf doing the work. Strappy plants travel well, with only creased leaves to show for the trip. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95, and every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead about \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003echoosing the right edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare it with the plain green \u003ca href=\"\/products\/society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea\"\u003esociety garlic\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/variegated\"\u003evariegated foliage plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eedible plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan you actually eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The leaves and flowers have a mild garlic flavour and are used the way chives are, chopped raw into salads or added at the end of cooking. Use them sparingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe around cats and dogs?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Society garlic belongs to the same group as onions and garlic, which are toxic to cats and dogs. Grow it in a pot or a raised bed if your pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really flower for most of the year?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a warm garden it flowers in waves from spring through to autumn, with a rest over the coldest weeks. Full sun and removing spent stems keep the waves coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":44949587099967,"sku":"TUL-VIO-SILLAC-140MM-P10","price":209.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Silver-Lace-Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea-Silver-Lace.jpg?v=1741858504"},{"product_id":"sweet-garlic-tulbaghia-simmleri","title":"Sweet Garlic - Tulbaghia simmleri","description":"\u003cp\u003eSweet Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia simmleri\u003c\/em\u003e) is the plant to grow if you like the look of society garlic but not the smell of it. It makes a neat grassy clump about 50cm tall and 40cm across, and through winter and into spring it carries heads of soft purple and pink flowers with a genuinely sweet perfume. Frost hardy, drought tolerant and salt tolerant, it flowers at the time of year when most borders have nothing to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt smells sweet, not pungent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike the common society garlic, this species is perfumed rather than oniony, so it can go beside a path or a doorway.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter and spring flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple and pink heads appear when the rest of the garden is quiet, which is the hardest gap in the year to fill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough in all the right ways.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost hardy, drought tolerant once established and salt tolerant, so coastal and dry inland gardens both suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat and evergreen.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strappy clump stays tidy at about 50cm without cutting back or staking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBees and butterflies work it.\u003c\/strong\u003e The flower heads are a nectar source in the cooler months when little else is open.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 30cm apart for a solid border. At that spacing the clumps meet within a season and read as one continuous ribbon along a path or a driveway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass planting.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the same 30cm spacing across a bank or a wide bed, where the winter flowering is far more effective than a scattered few.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries and pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e The clumping habit and drought tolerance suit a rockery, a dry embankment or a 300mm pot on a sunny courtyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Sweet Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun gives the heaviest flowering, and it accepts light shade. This is a plant for subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, which is most of the settled country. It is frost hardy, so cold southern gardens are fine, and it is salt tolerant enough for a coastal block.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining soil above all. It is not fussy about fertility and copes with sandy or gravelly ground, but the fleshy roots rot in soil that stays wet through winter. Raise the bed on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water weekly through the first summer to establish, then only in long dry spells. A light complete fertiliser in early autumn, ahead of flowering, is all it asks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at the base and tidy any browned leaves. Divide congested clumps every three or four years in spring to keep the flowering strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is grown in two sizes: tube stock, and 140mm pots sold in packs of ten. Tubes are young single crowns, the economical choice for a long border, and take a season to bulk up. The 140mm plants are established clumps that give you a fuller border in the first year and often flower in their first winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrappy foliage travels well and a few creased leaves are cosmetic. Plant it out promptly, water it in, and expect it to settle within a fortnight. Delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/most-fragrant-plants-a-guide-to-aromatic-gardening\"\u003eguide to the most fragrant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fragrant-plants\"\u003efragrant plants range\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-salt-tolerant-plants\"\u003ecoastal and salt tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSee more \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eedging plant ideas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is it different from society garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSociety garlic is \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e, which smells strongly of onion when brushed. This is a different species with a sweet perfume, taller flower heads and a softer purple and pink colouring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAllow 30cm between clumps. Each clump spreads to about 40cm, so that spacing closes the gaps in a season without the crowns crowding each other.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost hardy and suits cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. Winter wet is the greater risk, so drainage matters more than temperature in a cold garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":51647893537087,"sku":"TUL-SIM-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":54140084683071,"sku":"TUL-SIM-140MM-P10","price":184.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Sweet-Garlic-Tulbaghia-simmleri.png?v=1794663189"},{"product_id":"alba-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-alba","title":"Alba Society Garlic - Tulbaghia violacea 'Alba'","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlba Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba') is an evergreen, clumping perennial with blue-green strappy leaves and airy white flowers through the warmer months. It stays neat at up to 40cm tall and only 20cm wide, which makes it one of the easiest ways to edge a path or driveway. It is an ornamental lily relative of garlic, and crushed leaves smell strongly of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAll-white flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean white blooms add a light, delicate touch to a mixed border or an all-green garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen strappy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue-green leaves hold their shape all year, so the planting never looks empty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles cold snaps and dry spells, though it thrives in moister conditions too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNarrow and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm wide it fits tight edges and narrow beds without spreading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to divide.\u003c\/strong\u003e A crowded clump divides in spring, giving you more plants from the one you bought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePath and driveway edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart in a single row for a continuous, elegant line of leaves and flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and groundcover mixes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weave it among low groundcovers to add height and white flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The neat clumps sit well among stones and in dry, sunny pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots on a sunny patio.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits container planting, and the airy flowers show off at eye level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Alba Society Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It copes with frost and drought, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most garden soils. It tolerates dry ground but thrives in moister conditions, so a layer of mulch helps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until the plant is established, around 12 weeks. Fertilise in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little is needed. In spring, divide and replant congested clumps to let the plant develop. Society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if eaten, so site it with that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alba Society Garlic as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly and is the economical choice for a long edge. The 140mm pots give a path edging more presence in its first season. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eThe perfect edging plants for your garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it really smell of garlic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, when the leaves are crushed or cut. The smell is mild unless the foliage is bruised, and many gardeners enjoy it near a path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if eaten, so it is not ideal where pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it for an edge?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 25cm apart in a single row. The clumps are narrow at about 20cm wide, so this spacing gives a continuous line within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67789642924351,"sku":"TUL-VIO-ALBA-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789642957119,"sku":"TUL-VIO-ALBA-140MM-P10","price":163.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/alba-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-alba.jpg?v=1792192721"},{"product_id":"pink-stars-society-garlic-tulbaghia-cominsii-pink-stars","title":"Pink Stars Society Garlic - Tulbaghia cominsii 'Pink Stars'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePink Stars Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia cominsii\u003c\/em\u003e 'Pink Stars') is a small, soft-textured evergreen perennial that stays 20cm to 30cm tall and wide. Fine blue-green grassy leaves form a neat clump, and slender stems carry dainty pale pink star flowers from November to March. It is tougher than it looks, taking frost, drought and part shade, and it multiplies readily so a few plants soon become many.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePink flowers for months.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale pink blooms appear from November to March, a long season for a plant this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoft blue-green foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grassy leaves stay on the plant all year, so the clump looks tidy and cool even out of flower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrost and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it handles cold snaps and dry spells, and it is happy in most soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20cm to 30cm high and wide it fits edges, rockeries, pots and small cottage beds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMultiplies for free.\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide congested clumps in spring and plant the pieces elsewhere to grow your garden at no cost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and edging.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 25cm apart in a single row for a continuous soft edge. With a mature width of 20cm to 30cm, neighbouring clumps just touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover drifts.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 25cm spacing in staggered rows knits into a low, flowering cover beneath taller plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat clumps sit comfortably among stones in sunny pockets, where the blue-green leaves and pink flowers soften hard edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits a pot on a patio or step, and the flowers sit nicely at eye level on a table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pink Stars Society Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It tolerates frost and drought, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens alike. Flowering is heaviest in a sunny spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is not picky about soil, and it thrives in moist conditions too. A layer of mulch helps hold moisture around the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch around the clump and keep the water up for the first 12 weeks or so while it establishes, then it needs little extra. Give it a feed in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed beyond removing tired leaves. In spring, divide congested clumps so the plant has better access to nutrients, and replant the divisions. Society garlics can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if eaten, so site them with that in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pink Stars Society Garlic as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives as a small tuft of leaves and builds into a full clump over its first year or two. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drought-tolerant-plants\"\u003eDrought tolerant plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rockery-plants\"\u003ePlants for rockeries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/border-brilliance-low-growing-plant-ideas\"\u003eLow growing plants for garden borders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/the-perfect-edging-plants-landscape-your-perfect-garden\"\u003eThe perfect edging plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 25cm apart for a continuous edge or low drift. The mature width is 20cm to 30cm, so the clumps meet within a season or two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I divide it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn spring, lift a crowded clump, split it into pieces with roots attached and replant them where you want more plants. Water them in and keep them moist while they settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Like other society garlics, it can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if eaten, so it is not ideal where pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890828095,"sku":"TUL-COM-PINKST-tube","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pink-stars-society-garlic-tulbaghia-cominsii-pink-stars.jpg?v=1792211456"},{"product_id":"purple-eye-society-garlic-tulbaghia-purple-eye","title":"Purple Eye Society Garlic - Tulbaghia 'Purple Eye'","description":"\u003cp\u003ePurple Eye Society Garlic (\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Purple Eye') is an evergreen perennial with fine grey-green leaves and starry pale purple flowers, each with a darker purple centre, from spring to autumn. It grows up to 50cm tall and wide, with foliage much thinner than common society garlic. The leaves are aromatic when crushed, and like chives, the leaves and flowers can be eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers from spring to autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e Clusters of pale lilac stars with darker purple centres sit on long, slender stems above the foliage for most of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFine, grassy foliage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The grey-green leaves are noticeably thinner than those of the violacea form, so the clump looks light and airy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdible leaves and flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip them into salads as you would chives or spring onions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardy and drought tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Once established it needs little attention, though it grows even better with some moisture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to multiply.\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide the rhizomes in spring and plant the pieces elsewhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMixed flowering borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 40cm apart in a row or in small groups. At up to 50cm wide the clumps meet within a season or two, and the airy flowers blend with almost any neighbour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable garden edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e It makes a pretty, edible border around vegetable beds, and the flowers draw the eye to the produce.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroundcover and rockeries.\u003c\/strong\u003e The same 40cm spacing gives a low drift beneath taller plants, and the neat clumps suit sunny rockery pockets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows well in a pot by the kitchen door, where you can pick a few leaves as you need them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Purple Eye Society Garlic in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. It is hardy and drought tolerant, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate, Mediterranean and arid or semi-arid gardens. In the coldest southern gardens choose a sunny, sheltered spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Most garden soils. It will thrive in moist conditions but copes with drier ground once its roots are down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch the bed and water regularly for around 12 weeks while the plant establishes. Feed in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and dividing.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove tired leaves as needed. In spring, divide the clump to give the plant better access to nutrients and replant the rhizomes elsewhere. Eaten in quantity, society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats, so site it with pets in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Purple Eye Society Garlic as tube stock and in 140mm pots in packs of 10. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the economical choice for a long border. The 140mm pots give a bed more presence in its first season. Plants travel upright and settle within a few weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on the page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants and bush tucker\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/grasses-and-strappy-leaf\"\u003eGrasses and strappy leaf plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that thrive in pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I really eat it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves and flowers are edible and can stand in for chives or spring onions in salads. Pick from plants you have not sprayed, and expect a garlic scent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 40cm apart for a continuous edge or drift. The plant reaches up to 50cm wide, so the clumps touch and form one flowering mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is edible for people, but society garlic can upset the stomach of dogs and cats if they eat it, so it is not ideal where pets chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790890959167,"sku":"TUL-HYB-PURPLE-tube","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67790891024703,"sku":"TUL-HYB-PURPLE-140MM-P10","price":188.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/purple-eye-society-garlic-tulbaghia-purple-eye.jpg?v=1792211460"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/Society-Garlic-Tulbaghia-violacea.jpg?v=1794667065","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/society-garlic.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}