{"product_id":"ja-tulbaghia-violacea-alba-white-society-garlic","title":"Tulbaghia violacea 'Alba' (White Society Garlic) Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba', known as White Society Garlic, is a clump-forming perennial grown for its fragrant pure white flowers and neat grassy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis less common variety produces elegant white blooms that rise above narrow aromatic leaves from mid-summer into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e pure white\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' grows from corm-like rhizomes and forms tidy clumps of slender green leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe foliage releases a mild garlic-like scent when crushed, which is characteristic of plants in this genus.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrom midsummer, short stems appear above the foliage carrying clusters of star-shaped white flowers. These blooms are lightly fragrant and continue appearing into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis white-flowered form is less commonly seen in gardens, making it an interesting choice for collectors or gardeners seeking something slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' helps support pollinating insects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eNectar-rich flowers attract bees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides food for butterflies and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers nectar during the late summer period\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003ePlant alongside other late-flowering perennials to extend food sources for pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow White Society Garlic\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSunny garden borders\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMediterranean-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe clean white flowers work well with both colourful and soft-toned planting schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUse well-drained soil.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 30–40cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWater regularly while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn colder parts of the UK, containers allow plants to be moved to a sheltered position during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba'\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eElegant pure white flowers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLong flowering season from summer to autumn\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAttractive to bees and pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecorative clumps of narrow foliage\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA rarer variety for sunny gardens\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIf you want a graceful late-flowering perennial with clean white blooms, \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Alba' provides reliable colour and pollinator interest through the warmer months.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516522144131,"sku":"JA-T3645","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516522176899,"sku":"JA-T3645x10","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516522209667,"sku":"JA-T3645x100","price":219.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/Tulbaghia-violacea-Alba_1762-1-scaled-e1738334307661.jpg?v=1773144017","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-tulbaghia-violacea-alba-white-society-garlic","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}