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AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'

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


Seeds £5.00 packet
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Any 3+ for £4.00 each

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Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
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Gift Wrapping available on this plant - UK Delivery Only
£14.00 each
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £12.00 each
Any 10+ for £11.00 each

Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
Seeds may be available, check buying options below.
  • Semi-evergreen - Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Blue
  • Height - 1m (3ft)
  • Spread - 45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous - Early 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.
  • 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)
  • Full sun
  • Additional Features - 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.
  • Flower Shape - Trumpet -
  • Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
  • Hardiness - Frost hardy (down to -5) -
  • Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
  • Summer
  • Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - loam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
  • Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Agapanthus - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1m (3ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

Useful extras...

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Short circular wire plant support
The Harrod short circular plant supports available in rust or matt black are ideal for herbs, campanulas, agapanthus, shrub roses, hollyhocks and foxgloves and are made to last.
2 options from £32.00

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Scalloped Border Restraint
These gently scalloped restraints are ideal for holding back plants at the front of your border, giving a natural looking hold.
2 options from £27.00

Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50

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.
3 options from £6.00

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™.
Only £7.50

Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen. Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20

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