Flamingo Society Garlic
Tulbaghia x 'Flamingo' Plant Patent Applied For
Pronunciation: tul-BAG-ee-uh
SKU #43947
| Description | 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. |
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| Light | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Blooms | Spring and fall |
| Mature Size | Foliage clump quickly reaches 24 to 30 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide. |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
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| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Deer Resistant |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Flower Attributes | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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| Design Ideas | With 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 Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Light Green |
| Companion Plants | Catmint (Nepeta); Hyssop (Agastache); Coneflower (Echinacea); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Black-Eyed Susan (Rudbeckia) |
| Care | Thrives 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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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-11
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