Tulbaghia ‘Starburst’

Common Name:
Society Garlic 'Starburst'

Description:
Tulbaghia ‘Starburst’ is a striking, variegated form of society garlic that combines ornamental foliage with soft, fragrant flowers. Its slender, strappy leaves are boldly striped with green and creamy white, creating a luminous effect in garden beds, borders, and pots. From spring through to autumn, tall stems emerge bearing umbels of soft lilac-pink, star-like flowers with a sweet, subtle garlic scent that attracts bees and other beneficial insects. The foliage itself also emits a light garlic aroma when brushed or crushed. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, 'Starburst' prefers full sun and free-draining soil and is highly tolerant of drought and light frost once established. It's ideal for waterwise gardens, coastal settings, and contemporary landscapes. Whether planted en masse, used for edging, or placed in feature pots, Tulbaghia ‘Starburst’ delivers both style and resilience.

Form:

• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

• Ground Cover

Mature Size:

• Height: 30–40 cm

• Width: 30–40 cm

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Lilac

• Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Bee Attracting

• Edible Flowers

• Edible Leaves

• Perennial

• Low Maintenance

• Drought Tolerant (once established)

• Frost Tolerant

• Aromatic Foliage

• Suitable for Borders

• Suitable for Edging

• Suitable for Coastal Gardens

• Deer Resistant

Toxicity:

• Not known to be toxic to humans or animals

• Garlic scent may deter some pets from chewing

Companion Plants:

• Salvia greggii

• Lavandula

• Dianella

• Festuca glauca

• Allium varieties

• Gaura

Plant Growers Australia (PGA) is an innovative wholesale production nursery based in Melbourne, renowned for superior quality garden plants and pioneering breeding programs.
PGA do not sell direct to the public, but their website has detailed information on this species that is available for everyone to access. 
Visit www.pga.com.au for further details and photos of this plant.