Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'
African lily
- 1 × bare root plant
- £5.99
- available to order from winter
- 2 + 1 FREE bare root plants
- £11.98 £3.99 each
- available to order from winter
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- Bulbs (only) £4.99
- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or John Innes no. 3 compost for containers
- Rate of growth: average
- Flowering period: June to August
- Hardiness: borderline hardy (may need protection in winter)
Large, rounded heads of pure white trumpet-shaped flowers from June to August above clumps of slender, strap-shaped, mid-green leaves.
This pure white form of African blue lily is ideal for brightening the back of a sunny, moist but well-drained herbaceous border.
For the best results lift and divide dense clumps in spring and protect the crown of the plant with a dry winter mulch in cold, exposed areas.
This pure white form of African blue lily is ideal for brightening the back of a sunny, moist but well-drained herbaceous border.
For the best results lift and divide dense clumps in spring and protect the crown of the plant with a dry winter mulch in cold, exposed areas.
Choose a sunny, well-drained spot, as these plants thrive in full sun and free-draining soil. Before planting, soak the bare roots in water for a few hours to rehydrate them. Dig a hole deep and wide enough to accommodate the roots without bending them, spacing multiple plants 20–30cm (8-12in) apart.
Position the crown just below the soil surface for deciduous cultivars. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water well. Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers.
Towards the end of September cut back on the watering and feeding to allow the foliage to toughen up, and in cold, exposed areas protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch.
Position the crown just below the soil surface for deciduous cultivars. Backfill with soil, firm gently, and water well. Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers.
Towards the end of September cut back on the watering and feeding to allow the foliage to toughen up, and in cold, exposed areas protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch.
- Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
