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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.
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Prepared 15 August 2026