AGAPANTHUS 'Purple Cloud'
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AGAPANTHUS 'Purple Cloud'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Tall growing form with deep violet-purple flowers.
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Syn. 'Storm Cloud'. Wonderful in a large container -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, viruses. -
Place of origin
South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape) -
EvergreenErect, then arching broadly strap-shaped leaves.
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Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetViolet purple -
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 hardy
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Height
1.5 to 2m (5 to 6½ft) -
Spread
60 to 70cm (24 to 28in) -
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. Produces rounded heads, 20-25cm (8-10in) across of nodding flowers to 5cm (2in) long.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
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 Size1.5 to 2m (5 to 6½ft)
60 to 70cm (24 to 28in)
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