AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'

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

Shades of blue
Further Reading....
  • Semi-evergreen
    Keeps some of its foliage all year, and will drop some leaves as well.
  • Blue
  • Height
    1m (39in)
  • 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)
    Borderline. Mulch for winter in cold areas. Bring pots into shelter
  • Full sun

AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'

 
Seeds £5.00 packet 
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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
£15.00 each 
MULTIBUY SAVING

Any 3+ for £13.00 each
Any 10+ for £12.00 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
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  • 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
    Border
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
    Borderline
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Loam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Harmful to dogs
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Agapanthus - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
1m (39in)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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