{"product_id":"tulbaghia-violacea-flatpot","title":"Purple fringetree - Flatpot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe purple tulbaghia is a charming aromatic plant with a faint \u003cstrong\u003egarlic scent\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt tends to form dense cushions of slender green leaves. It produces abundant pink-purple star-shaped flowers for most of the year, especially if the plant is grown in the milder areas of our country. Tulbaghia is an easy-going plant, hardy and resilient even when subjected to repeated pruning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe flowers are edible and decorative, with a delicate garlic flavor, and can be used in soups, salads, and as a finishing touch for other recipes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCHARACTERISTICS OF TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/strong\u003e forms dense clumps of narrow, slender, grey-green leaves that release a faint garlic aroma when crushed. During the warmer months, from May to October, it produces star-shaped flowers in a delicate lilac-purple color, arranged in inflorescences on slender stems up to 50–60 cm tall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis plant is extremely hardy, drought-tolerant, and thrives in poor, well-drained soils. It is ideal for creating splashes of color in Mediterranean gardens or for growing in containers, where its elegant appearance and long flowering season can be best appreciated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePLANTING AND MAINTENANCE OF TULBAGHIA VIOLACEA\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/strong\u003e prefers well-drained soil and full sun for abundant flowering, but it can also tolerate partial shade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the first few months after planting, it is advisable to water regularly to help the plant establish. Once established, it requires very little water and is highly drought-tolerant. Maintenance is minimal: simply remove faded flowers to encourage new blooms and prune dry leaves at the end of winter to maintain a healthy, tidy appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/strong\u003e pairs beautifully with Mediterranean and xerophytic plants to create elegant, hardy arrangements. For color and structural contrast, pair it with plants such as \u003cstrong\u003eLavandula angustifolia\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSantolina chamaecyparissus\u003c\/strong\u003e, which enhance its purple flowers and grey-green foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn mixed borders or rock gardens, it can be combined with ornamental grasses such as \u003cstrong\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003ePennisetum setaceum\u003c\/strong\u003e, which add movement and lightness. For low-maintenance beds, \u003cstrong\u003eTulbaghia violacea\u003c\/strong\u003e integrates perfectly with other perennials such as \u003cstrong\u003eGaura lindheimeri\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eCistus creticus\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a natural, harmonious effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlatPot Ø50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLiliaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eClump\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreen, evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlower color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePink-purple\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFlowering period\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMay, June, July, August, September\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCold hardiness\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDown to -10°C\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrought tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHigh\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSalt tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMaximum height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e60 cm (including flowers)\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 38.3764%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\u003ctd style=\"text-align: right;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFull sun, partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"BotanicalDryGarden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53821228548422,"sku":null,"price":169.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0458\/0727\/2104\/files\/Tulbaghiaviolacea_flatpot_R50.png?v=1736525984","url":"https:\/\/www.botanicaldrygarden.com\/en\/products\/tulbaghia-violacea-flatpot","provider":"BotanicalDryGarden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}