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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Shades of blue
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes - Click to close
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Good to know
The toughest Agapanthus, bred for the British climate. Variable and the name is often misapplied. -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, viruses. -
Place of origin
Garden origin. Originally raised by the Hon. Lewis Palmer, at Headbourne Worthy, Hampshire, UK. -
Semi-evergreenKeeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
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Blue
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Trumpet
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Border
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Cottage garden
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Patio / pot plants
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Town garden
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
45cm (18in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Vigorous, clump-forming perennial with grey-green, strap-shaped leaves.
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F)Borderline. Mulch for winter in cold areas. Bring pots into shelter -
Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soilLoam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1m (39in)
45cm (18in)
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