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    AGAPANTHUS
    AGAPANTHUS
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    AGAPANTHUS

    Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower

    All Flower AUG -OCT

    Genus of 6 species of vigorous perennials from southern Africa. Evergreen species are from coastal areas, deciduous ones from more moist mountain grassland in inland regions.

    Most hybrids are deciduous or semi-evergreen and are hardier than the species.  The flowerheads form 3 groups, generally, upward-looking round umbels, pendent umbels and an intermediate form.

    They make long-lasting cut flowers and seed heads are decorative. They make attractive plants for large containers.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      An ideal container subject
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, viruses.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa
    • Deciduous
    • Blue
      Sky blue
    • Trumpet
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Clump-forming perennial with erect, strap-shaped leaves to 70cm (28in) long.
    • Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winter
      Hardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)
      Mulch for winter in cold areas. Bring pots into shelter
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Loam-based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
    • Full sun
    • harmful if eaten
      Harmful to dogs
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      1.2m (4ft)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'

    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'

    African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
    Available from £15.50
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    AGAPANTHUS campanulatus 'Rosewarne'

    AGAPANTHUS campanulatus 'Rosewarne'

    African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
    Available from £15.50
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'

    AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'

    African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
    Available from £15.50
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Purple Cloud'

    AGAPANTHUS 'Purple Cloud'

    African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
    Available from £15.50
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    varieties
    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
    White tinged pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS africanus blue
    Deep blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'
    Shades of blue
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available from July 2026
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    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Twister'
    Large bicoloured flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Arctic Star'
    Dark grey-green leaves and pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'
    Full heads of blue-black flowers from darker buds
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Gayle's Lilac'
    Narrow foliage and lilac flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Lilliput'
    A genuine dwarf variety with dark green grass-like foliage and blue flowers 12-15 inches tall
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue'
    Very dark blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Northern Star'
    Dark violet-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Peter Pan'
    Excellent for pot growing. Dark blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Queen Mum'
    Bicoloured flowers. White with purple-blue at base
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    AGAPANTHUS 'Royal Velvet'
    Rich dark blue flowers on large flower heads
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Snowball'
    Dwarf type with a clump forming habit which is good for pot growing. Pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Streamline'
    Prolific mid blue flowers and weeping semi dwarf habit. Makes an excellent cut flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.50
    Available late spring to early summer 2026
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
    All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants. Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g
    £6.50
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    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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