{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/alba-society-garlic-tulbaghia-violacea-alba","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}