Flamingo Society Garlic

Tulbaghia x 'Flamingo' Plant Patent Applied For

Pronunciation: tul-BAG-ee-uh
SKU #43947
7-11

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Bright, apple-green, grass-like upright stems arch gracefully from brilliant violet-pink bases to form a soft, grass-like clump. Dainty violet-colored blooms appear in flushes in early spring and intermittently throughout the year. An easy, heat-tolerant, waterwise choice for texture and color in containers or borders. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage clump quickly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11

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Bloom TimeSpring and fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesRepeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasWith its grassy foliage and tall flower stems, society garlic is a delightful addition to the mixed border. Use it in the middle or front of the planting, and contrast it with companions that have bold foliage or a dense habit. The colorful stems that are unique to this variety can be best shown off by featuring plants in mass at the front of a raised bed or in containers on a ledge, stairway or planter stand.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsCatmint (Nepeta); Hyssop (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Care InstructionsThrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils; avoid wet, soggy sites. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. May go dormant under drought conditions. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart.
Details
Bloom TimeSpring and fall
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Deer Resistant
Growth RateFast
Flower AttributesRepeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container
Design IdeasWith its grassy foliage and tall flower stems, society garlic is a delightful addition to the mixed border. Use it in the middle or front of the planting, and contrast it with companions that have bold foliage or a dense habit. The colorful stems that are unique to this variety can be best shown off by featuring plants in mass at the front of a raised bed or in containers on a ledge, stairway or planter stand.
Flower ColorPurplish-pink
Foliage ColorLight Green
Companion PlantsCatmint (Nepeta); Hyssop (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia)
Care
Care InstructionsThrives in average to humus-rich, well-drained soils; avoid wet, soggy sites. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. May go dormant under drought conditions. For a tidy appearance, remove old, faded foliage before new leaves emerge. Space 2 to 3 ft. apart.

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