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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
White tinged pink
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EvergreenStrap-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) or more, long.
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WhiteWith pink tinge
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Height60-90cm (24-36in)
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Spread45cm (18in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming perennial. Produces flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long in rounded umbels15-30cm (6-12in) across
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy 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
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Full sun
AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowExcellent in a large containerPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, viruses.Place of originSouth Africa ( Northern, Western and Eastern Cape)
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Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilLoam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Agapanthus - Care Guide
- Planting location
- Planting and treatment
- Propagation
- Splitting / dividing pot grown plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
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60-90cm (24-36in)
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
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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)
3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
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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™.
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