Agapanthus africanus
African lily
- 9cm pot
- £12.99
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- 3 × 9cm pots
- £29.99 £38.97
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- 2 litre pot
- £29.99
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- 3 × 2 litre pots
- £59.99 £83.97
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil, (or John Innes no. 2 compost for containers)
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: July to September
- Hardiness: half hardy (may need winter protection)
Globes of of trumpet-shaped blue flowers which can be variable in colour appear from July to September on straight stems above bold clumps of strap-like, mid-green leaves.
These beautiful African lilies provide valuable late summer interest in a sunny, well-drained border, or large patio pot. Where temperatures fall below zero, container-grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.
These beautiful African lilies provide valuable late summer interest in a sunny, well-drained border, or large patio pot. Where temperatures fall below zero, container-grown specimens should be overwintered in a frost free place.
Evergreen Agapanthus cultivars are more tender than the deciduous types, and will probably require frost protection in colder regions. Therefore, when temperatures start to drop, consider moving container-grown plants to a sheltered location (such as a greenhouse or south-facing porch), and covering border-grown specimens with a cloche, or double layer of horticultural fleece.
Keep them well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring to late summer. Then, in September, gradually ease back on the feeding and watering, allowing the plants foliage to toughen up. By mid-autumn, stop feeding altogether, and only water sparingly throughout the winter.
Grow garden plants in rich fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. When growing Agapanthus in patio pots, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3.
Keep them well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring to late summer. Then, in September, gradually ease back on the feeding and watering, allowing the plants foliage to toughen up. By mid-autumn, stop feeding altogether, and only water sparingly throughout the winter.
Grow garden plants in rich fertile soil in a sunny, sheltered position. When growing Agapanthus in patio pots, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
