{"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 sold out 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/pink-stars-society-garlic-tulbaghia-cominsii-pink-stars","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}