{"product_id":"ja-tulbaghia-violacea-silver-lace","title":"Tulbaghia violacea 'Silver Lace' Rhizomes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace', often called variegated society garlic, is a clump-forming perennial grown for its narrow variegated foliage and delicate lilac flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe grey-green leaves edged with cream create interest throughout the growing season, while clusters of lightly fragrant flowers appear from mid-summer into early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45–60cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–40cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale lilac\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/strong\u003e mid-summer to early autumn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace' grows from corm-like rhizomes and forms tidy clumps of long narrow leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foliage has a soft grey-green colour with a creamy margin, providing decorative contrast even when the plant is not in flower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom midsummer, upright stems rise above the foliage carrying loose clusters of star-shaped lilac flowers. These blooms release a light fragrance and continue appearing well into autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant belongs to the same botanical family as garlic and produces a similar scent when the leaves are crushed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is also known by the synonym:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Variegata'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits for UK Wildlife\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace' supports garden pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers attract bees and other pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nectar through the late summer season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks well in wildlife-friendly sunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in groups with other long-flowering perennials to support pollinators over a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to Grow Society Garlic 'Silver Lace'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunny borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGravel gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePatio containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMediterranean-style planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildlife-friendly gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe variegated foliage provides strong contrast when planted alongside darker-leaved plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose a sunny, sheltered location.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse free-draining soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant rhizomes just below the soil surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace plants about 30–40cm apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly while plants establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn colder areas, grow plants in containers so they can be moved to a sheltered location during winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Grow \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative variegated foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFragrant lilac summer flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong flowering season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for borders and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttractive to pollinating insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want a reliable summer perennial with decorative foliage and long-lasting flowers, \u003cem\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Lace' brings colour and texture to sunny garden spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jacques Amand","offers":[{"title":"1 Bulb","offer_id":57516522832259,"sku":"JA-T3690","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Bulbs","offer_id":57516522865027,"sku":"JA-T3690x10","price":26.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Bulbs","offer_id":57516522897795,"sku":"JA-T3690x100","price":219.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/violacea-1-e1513342341719.jpg?v=1773143651","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/ja-tulbaghia-violacea-silver-lace","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}