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Tulbaghia Galaxy
Description
Tulbaghia Galaxy is a hardy, clump-forming perennial known for its attractive, grass-like foliage and clusters of star-shaped, mauve-pink flowers. It is a vigorous grower, adding a splash of color and texture to garden borders, rock gardens, and containers.
Flowers
The flowers are small, star-shaped, and a lovely mauve-pink color, appearing in clusters on long, slender stems. They bloom from late spring to autumn, providing a long-lasting display. The flowers are lightly fragrant and attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies.
Foliage
The foliage is narrow, strap-like, and gray-green, resembling ornamental grass. The leaves grow in a dense clump, reaching up to 30-40 cm in length. When crushed, the leaves emit a garlic-like scent, hence the common name "Society Garlic."
Fruit
Tulbaghia Galaxy produces small, inconspicuous seed capsules following the flowering period. The seeds can be collected for propagation, but the plant is primarily grown for its ornamental flowers and foliage.
Form and Size
Tulbaghia Galaxy forms a compact, clump-forming habit. It typically reaches a height of 30-45 cm and a spread of 30-60 cm. The plant has an upright growth habit with flower stems rising above the foliage.
Growing Conditions
- Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soils. It can tolerate poor soils and is drought-tolerant once established.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun to partial shade. It blooms best in full sun.
- Water: Requires moderate watering. Allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is drought-tolerant but performs better with regular watering.
- Climate: Suitable for temperate to subtropical climates. It is frost-tolerant and can survive mild winters.
Uses
- Landscaping: Ideal for garden borders, rock gardens, and as an edging plant. It can also be used in containers and raised beds.
- Groundcover: Effective as a groundcover in sunny areas, providing a carpet of green foliage and colorful flowers.
- Ornamental: The long-lasting flowers and attractive foliage add visual interest to gardens and landscapes.
Maintenance
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back foliage in late winter to refresh the plant.
- Fertilizing: Benefits from occasional feeding with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer during the growing season.
- Pest and Disease: Generally pest-resistant but can be susceptible to snails and slugs. Ensure good air circulation to minimize disease risk.
Notes
Tulbaghia Galaxy is a versatile and low-maintenance plant that adds color and texture to any garden setting. Its long blooming period and drought tolerance make it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens.
Companion Plants
- Lavandula spp. (Lavender)
- Sedum spp. (Stonecrop)
- Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)
Salvia spp. (Sage)
Common Name
Tulbaghia Galaxy
Botanical Name
Tulbaghia violacea 'Galaxy'
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Origin
Native to South Africa
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Delivery Options
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- Orders placed before Tuesday 9.00am will be Delivered on Wednesday and or Friday of that week.
- At this stage unfortunately we do not post or courier plants and or other products
Product Availability
Plants & Pots come and go all year around.
- Plants are seasonal and sometimes we run out but have more batches coming along.
- Some Plants are not always in-store however we can either order it in or deliver it to your door. pending availability
- Available numbers change every hour of the day in store and where we grow so please check in with us on how many you are looking for
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- we will sometimes keep plants on our website to show you the description of how it grows and its specific characteristics. they may not be in stock all the time however we will keep it up online so when it comes in we wont have to reload products
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Where are our plants Grown and how do we grow them
- Plants are grown locally on the Sunshine Coast
- All outdoor plants are sun hardened and ready to grow
- Indoor plants are grown under 50% Shade and will transfer perfectly to indoor use
- Orchids are also grown under 50% Shade and are best brought indoors during flowering for show then returned back into a shaded area until the following flowering time
- we are Qualified horticulturists, greenkeeper as well as Qualified landscape Construction with over 35 years experience in the industry. We use Quality products and materials to grow all our plants.
- Visit us instore and get the right advice the first time to make your plants succeed
How to Look after your plants like we do
- When using any Garden Care products or Fertilisers we always recommend reading the label before use
- We recommend using Earthlife crushed rock mineral on all plants when planting in the ground or in Pots.
- When planting in Pots in Our garden centre we use Rocky Point potting mixes to plant all our plants
- If planting in the ground we also recommend that you use Rocky Point garden soil around your plants at the time of planting
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