Tulbaghia violacea 'Ashanti Pearl'Ashanti Pearl Society Garlic

The Tulbaghia violacea 'Ashanti Pearl', or Ashanti Pearl Society Garlic, is a hardy, clump-forming perennial prized for its fragrant lilac-pink flowers and narrow, strap-like foliage. Growing up to 30 to 50 cm, it blooms prolifically from spring to autumn, adding colour and movement to borders, rockeries, and containers. Its flowers and foliage emit a garlic-like scent, making it a natural pest deterrent.

This drought-tolerant plant thrives in sunny locations and is perfect for water-wise gardens, modern landscapes, or as a low-maintenance edging plant.

Specifications

• Height0.3 to 0.5 metres
• Width0.4 to 0.6 metres
• Native toSouth Africa
• FoliageNarrow, strap-like green leaves with a garlic-like scent
• Growth rateModerate

Conditions

• SoilPrefers well-drained, sandy or loamy soils with moderate fertility
• LightFull sun to light shade
• WaterLow; highly drought-tolerant once established
• ClimateThrives in temperate, subtropical, and Mediterranean regions

Additional Features

• FlowersClusters of lilac-pink, star-shaped blooms from spring to autumn
• UsesIdeal for borders, edging, rockeries, containers, or mass plantings
• SpacingPlant 30 to 40 cm apart for dense coverage
• Low MaintenanceRequires minimal care; deadhead to prolong blooming
• Pest ResistanceNaturally deters pests due to its garlic-like scent
• Seasonal AppealEvergreen foliage and prolonged flowering season
• VersatilitySuitable for modern, cottage, and water-wise gardens

The Ashanti Pearl Society Garlic is a resilient and ornamental plant, perfect for adding fragrance, colour, and functionality to low-maintenance landscapes.