AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'

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 -