Tulbaghia 'Hazel' Plants - Outdoor GROW TROPICALS
Tulbaghia 'Hazel' — 9cm / 0.5L9cm / 0.5L
Society Garlic

Tulbaghia 'Hazel'

£8.99
Protect from hard frostSun-lovingLoved by pollinators
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9cm / 0.5L £8.99

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Description

The Tulbaghia 'Hazel' is one of the prettiest forms of society garlic, bringing a long, effortless summer show to sunny, well-drained corners of the garden. From a neat clump of slender, grey-green grassy leaves rise wiry stems topped with airy heads of dainty, scented pink-lilac star flowers, appearing in succession from summer right through into autumn. The faintly garlic-scented foliage is more than charming: it is said to help deter some pests, while the flowers are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.

This is a plant that thrives on warmth and sharp drainage. Rated RHS H3, it is borderline hardy in Britain, so the trick is to guard not just against cold but against cold and wet together. Waterlogged winter soil is what undoes it, so give it a free-draining spot in the warmest, sunniest part of the garden and keep it drier through the colder months. In wetter or colder gardens it makes a superb pot plant that can be moved somewhere frost-free for winter. For more on how these plants behave through the seasons, see our hardy exotics, what to expect guide.

Few plants earn their place as easily in a dry and gravel garden, where the free-draining conditions suit it perfectly and the flowers sway beautifully among grasses and other sun-lovers. It is equally at home in pots and containers on a hot patio, at the front of exotic borders, and in any planting designed to draw in bees and pollinators. It sits happily alongside the rest of our hardy exotics range for a warm, Mediterranean feel.

Every plant we supply is nursery-grown, carefully selected for a healthy clump and strong roots, and packed with care to arrive in top condition.

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All plants are covered by our 7-day live arrival guarantee. We pack every order in protective, sustainable packaging designed to keep your plants safe in transit, and every plant is checked before it ships. On the rare occasion something is not right on arrival, we will make it good, provided the plant is still in its original nursery pot.

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What to Expect

Seasonal by nature: what to expect

  • Grown outdoors, the way nature intended. Weather-tested and hardened in real UK conditions, so they thrive in your garden. A few marks on the older leaves are normal, the sign of a tough, real plant rather than a flaw.
  • It follows the seasons. Depending on when you order, your plant may arrive cut back, dormant or leafless. That's healthy: dormancy is the ideal time to plant.
  • Posted, not posed. Big leafy plants like bananas and gingers may be trimmed or gently folded to travel safely. It does the plant no harm, and it powers away again in spring.

Not sure what to expect from yours? Dormant, cut-back or weather-marked plants are all perfectly healthy and normal. Read what to expect through the seasons

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Order by 1pm Monday to Friday for same day dispatch. Every plant travels in protective, plant-safe packaging with tracked delivery.

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About Society Garlic

Tulbaghia 'Hazel' needs full sun and well-drained soil. It is half-hardy to around −5°C and needs protection from hard frost.

Good for

Dry & Gravel Gardens Exotic Borders Pots & Containers Wildlife & Pollinators

Hardiness

TenderVery hardy

RHS H3 · Semi-hardy · down to around −5°C

borderline hardy (RHS H3); keep it dry in winter and protect or move under cover during hard frosts.

Position

Full sunSouth-facingWest-facingSheltered

full sun, in the warmest, most sheltered spot you can offer, ideally by a south or west-facing wall.

Soil

ChalkLoamSandWell-drainedAcid pHAlkaline pHNeutral pH

light, gritty, free-draining soil is essential; work sharp sand or grit into heavy ground and steer clear of cold, wet clay.

Watering

Water regularly through the first summer to settle the roots, then let it rely largely on rainfall. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives on the dry side. Keep it lightly moist during the summer flowering season for the best show, but hold back sharply in winter so the roots never sit wet and cold. Read moreShow less

Water regularly through the first summer to settle the roots, then let it rely largely on rainfall. It is drought-tolerant once established and thrives on the dry side. Keep it lightly moist during the summer flowering season for the best show, but hold back sharply in winter so the roots never sit wet and cold.

Mature size

Height0.5-0.6 m
Spread0.3 m

Reaches full size in 2-5 years

Growth habit

Clump-forming

Flowering

Jun-Oct · Pink

Seasonal colour

Foliage

Semi-evergreen

Pruning

Tidy spent and tatty foliage in early spring as new growth starts, and deadhead faded flower stems through the season.

Toxicity

No serious toxicity reported. Tulbaghia is widely regarded as non-toxic to people, and its leaves and flowers are even used as a culinary herb in its native South Africa. The garlic-scented foliage and sap can cause mild stomach upset if eaten in quantity, or minor skin irritation in sensitive individuals, so it is sensible to keep curious pets from grazing on it.

Native range

South Africa (garden hybrid)

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Also known as

Tulbaghia 'Hazel'

Genus

Tulbaghia
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tulbaghia 'Hazel' hardy in the UK?

It is borderline hardy rather than fully hardy, rated RHS H3. The biggest risk is not cold on its own but cold combined with wet, as waterlogged winter soil will rot the rhizomes far quicker than frost alone. Give it sharp drainage in the warmest, sunniest spot, keep it dry over winter, and in colder or heavier gardens grow it in a pot you can move somewhere frost-free.

Where should I plant Tulbaghia 'Hazel'?

Choose the sunniest, most sheltered position you can, ideally against a south or west-facing wall in free-draining soil. It is superb in a dry and gravel garden and equally happy in pots and containers on a hot patio. Avoid damp, shady corners where it will sulk and flower poorly.

Does Tulbaghia 'Hazel' smell of garlic?

The grey-green leaves release a gentle garlic scent when brushed or bruised, which is where the common name society garlic comes from. The flowers themselves are sweetly fragrant, especially in the evening. The mild garlic aroma of the foliage is thought to help deter some pests, and you will not notice it unless you touch the leaves.

When does Tulbaghia 'Hazel' flower?

Expect a long display from early summer into autumn, roughly June to October, with a steady succession of dainty pink-lilac star flowers on wiry stems. Keeping it in full sun and lightly moist through the growing season gives the best and longest show.

Is Tulbaghia 'Hazel' good for pollinators?

Yes. The long succession of nectar-rich flowers is loved by bees, hoverflies and other pollinators, making it a lovely choice for a wildlife-friendly planting. See more of our plants for pollinators for companions that extend the season.

Can I grow Tulbaghia 'Hazel' in pots?

Absolutely, and it is one of the best ways to grow it in a cooler or wetter garden. Use a gritty, free-draining compost, water through summer and keep it much drier in winter. Being in a pot means you can move it to a frost-free, well-ventilated spot for the coldest months. Browse our plants for pots and containers for more patio-friendly ideas.

Does my plant come with a pot?
Your plant will arrive in its nursery grow pot — the plastic pot it's been growing in. We don't include a decorative pot as standard, and there's a good reason for that: it means you get to choose one that fits your space and style, rather than being stuck with something that doesn't suit your home.

It also means you're not paying extra for a pot you might not want. The nursery pot is perfectly fine to keep your plant in for a while, just pop it inside a decorative cover pot or cache pot and you're good to go. When you're ready to repot (usually after a growing season or when roots start poking out the bottom), you can move it into something more permanent with fresh soil.

If you're not sure what size cover pot to go for, check the pot selector tool listed above, you'll want a decorative pot that's a centimetre or two wider than that to give it a comfortable fit.
How big will my plant be when it arrives?
Every plant on our site includes the pot size (e.g. 12cm) and, where possible, an approximate height. That's the most reliable way to set your expectations, photos can sometimes make a plant look larger or smaller than it really is.

If you're thinking "that sounds quite small for the price," here's something worth knowing: younger, smaller plants almost always adapt better to your home than larger ones. They adjust faster to your light and humidity, put out new growth more quickly, and tend to establish stronger root systems long-term. A plant that grows into your space will usually outperform one that was already big when it arrived.

That said, every plant is an individual. The one you receive may vary slightly in height, shape, or fullness compared to the photo, that's the nature of living things, not a quality issue. We select healthy, well-established specimens, and if you ever feel your plant doesn't match what you were expecting, just get in touch and we'll take a look.
What makes your plants different from the supermarket or garden centre?
There's a big difference between a plant that's been sitting under on a retail shelf and one that's been looked after and cared for by people who specialise in exactly this.

Our plants are grown in house or sourced from specialist nurseries, many of them varieties you simply won't find at your local garden centre or supermarket. Before anything leaves us, it's checked over by our horticultural team to make sure it's healthy, well-rooted, and ready to thrive in your home. We're not shifting volume off a pallet, we're choosing plants we'd want to keep ourselves.

When you buy from a supermarket, you get a plant and a generic care label. When you buy from us, you get the knowledge that comes with it, detailed care guidance, a team you can actually contact if something isn't going right, and the confidence that what's arriving has been looked after properly from the moment it was grown to the moment it reaches your door.

We're a specialist nursery first, not a retailer that happens to sell plants. That's the difference, and you'll see it the moment you open the box.
What should I do when my plant arrives?
First things first, unbox it as soon as you can. Plants don't love being in dark boxes any more than you would, and the sooner yours is out and breathing, the better.

Remove all the packaging carefully, give the soil a check with your finger, and water lightly if it feels dry. Then find it a spot with appropriate light, but avoid putting it straight into harsh direct sun or next to a radiator. Think of it like arriving somewhere new after a long journey: it needs a moment to adjust.

It's completely normal for your plant to look a little tired or droopy after transit. This is called transit stress, and most plants bounce back within a week or two. You might see a yellow leaf or some drooping, don't panic, and resist the urge to overwater or start repotting straight away.

Our advice for the first couple of weeks: leave it in its nursery pot, water it only when the top layer of soil feels dry, and let it acclimatise to your home's light, temperature, and humidity. Once it's settled in and showing signs of new growth, you can think about repotting or moving it to its permanent spot.

Every plant we sell comes with a care guide on the product page so you'll know exactly what it needs going forward. And if anything doesn't look right, get in touch with our team, we're always happy to help.
Will my plant survive being shipped?
Yes! and we go to serious lengths to make sure of it. Every plant is hand-packed by our team with protective wrapping and secure, custom-designed boxes to keep it stable and safe in transit. We've shipped hundreds of thousands of plants across the UK and our packaging methods have been refined over years to handle the bumps and jolts of delivery.

During colder months, we monitor weather forecasts and offer heat packs where needed to protect against frost. In extreme conditions, we may hold your order for a day or two rather than risk sending it out, we'd rather you wait an extra day than receive a stressed plant.

That said, plants are living things, and the occasional transit wobble can happen. If your plant arrives damaged or isn't in the condition you'd expect, just get in touch within 48 hours with a photo, and we'll make it right, whether that's a replacement or a full refund. No fuss.

The short version: we treat every box like it's going to someone who really cares about what's inside, because it is.
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