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Pruning guide · Bulb or tuber
Society garlic: when and how to prune
Tulbaghia violacea
Society garlic is best pruned in April.
| Pruning months | April |
|---|---|
| Flowering | June–September |
| Good for bees, butterflies and birds | Yes, for bees |
| Native to Belgium | No, planted |
Society garlic: when to prune it?
In April: cut off the frost-damaged and dead leaves before the new growth starts.
What else to prune in those months? April
Society garlic: how to prune it?
- Cut brown or dead leaves off at the base in April.
- Cut off spent flower stems in summer for more flowers.
- Keep the green leaves: they are also what you harvest as a herb.
How much to cut, and how often?
- One pruning period a year: April.
What does it mean for wildlife?
- Society garlic flowers in June–September, when it attracts bees.
Caution: Do not prune too early in spring: the leaves protect the heart of the plant from late frost.
Nearby: related pruning guides
Plant profile: Society garlic · Pruning calendar and basic rules
This guide is compiled from the Bladwijzer plant profile and pruning calendar.