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Tulbaghia 'Milky Way'

Society Garlic

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its creamy white star shaped flowers and slender grey green foliage. This refined society garlic variety adds light contrast and year round structure to New Zealand gardens. Flowering through the warmer months it is reliable hardy and easy to grow. Ideal for borders containers and mass planting Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' suits modern coastal and low maintenance landscapes.

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Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' elegant pink flowers.
The average plant height is 10 cm
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Suited to regions:All regions
Plant type:Perennials
Height:30 cm
Spread:25 cm
Flowering time:Summer, Autumn
Tolerances:
Garden uses:Borders, Culinary, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Pool areas
Garden styles:Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?Yes
Maintenance requirementsLow
Growth rateMedium
Also known asSociety Garlic
Sku18099

How to grow Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' in NZ

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' grows best in full sun to partial shade with free draining soil. Choose a warm open position and avoid waterlogged ground. Plant in spring or autumn and water regularly during establishment. Once settled this plant is drought tolerant and copes well with dry conditions. It performs reliably across most New Zealand regions including coastal and mild inland gardens.

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' care tips

Caring for Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' is simple and low maintenance. Remove spent flower stems to encourage ongoing flowering and maintain a tidy appearance. Trim back older foliage as needed to refresh growth. Feed lightly with a general fertiliser in spring to support healthy colour and vigour. Water only during extended dry periods once established.

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' size, spacing, and growth rate

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' typically grows to around 40 to 60 centimetres tall and wide forming neat clumps. It has a moderate growth rate and gradually spreads over time. Space plants approximately 40 to 50 centimetres apart for borders or mass planting to allow even coverage. Its compact habit makes it suitable for small gardens and container planting.

Landscaping uses for Tulbaghia 'Milky Way'

Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' is ideal for borders edging paths containers and mixed plantings. Its soft white flowers provide contrast against darker foliage plants and grasses. This variety works well in coastal and low maintenance landscapes and is also valued for its garlic scented foliage which can help deter pests. It pairs beautifully with succulents perennials and ornamental grasses.

Why buy Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Tulbaghia 'Milky Way' from The Plant Company you are buying from New Zealands most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for local conditions and selected for strength and performance. We offer fast nationwide delivery expert growing advice and reliable customer service. Buy with confidence knowing you are receiving premium plants backed by trusted NZ expertise.

Questions and Answers

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We have a steep bank (approximately 3.5m x 3.5m) that we’d like to plant to help stabilise it. We really like the look of Tulbaghia Milky Way and are considering mass planting them—would they be a good option for this purpose? How many plants would you recommend for that area? I’m also thinking of adding 4–6 Phormium Dark Delight Chocolate plants as well.

Tulbaghia are not really ground holding plants like the flax. However, if you protect the soil with mulch that will reduce erosion and they will become a nice addition.

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