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    AGAPANTHUS
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    AGAPANTHUS

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

    All Flower AUG -OCT

    Genus of 6 species of vigorous perennials from southern Africa. Evergreen species are from coastal areas, deciduous ones from more moist mountain grassland in inland regions.

    Most hybrids are deciduous or semi-evergreen and are hardier than the species.  The flowerheads form 3 groups, generally, upward-looking round umbels, pendent umbels and an intermediate form.

    They make long-lasting cut flowers and seed heads are decorative. They make attractive plants for large containers.

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    • Good to know
      Good for a container
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, viruses.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa (Western Cape)
    • Evergreen
    • Blue
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Coastal / windswept
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      45-60cm (18-24in)
    • Spread
      60-90cm (24-36in)
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Clump-forming perennial.
    • 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)
      Mulch for winter in cold areas. Bring pots into shelter.
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
      Loam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
    • Full sun
    • harmful if eaten
      Harmful to dogs
    • Rabbit Resistant
    • Mature Size
      45-60cm (18-24in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60-90cm (24-36in)
      		  
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    AGAPANTHUS and ECHINOPS bannaticus
    AGAPANTHUS and OPUNTIA polycantha
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    AGAPANTHUS umbellatus and BRACHYGLOTTIS 'Sunshine'
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    AGAPANTHUS umbellatus and POLYGALA myrtifolia 'Grandiflora'
    AGAPANTHUS umbellatus and PRUNUS laurocerasus
    AGAPANTHUS umbellatus and TRACHYCARPUS fortunei

    Varieties

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    • AGAPANTHUS 'Northern Star'
    Dark violet-blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Peter Pan'
    Excellent for pot growing. Dark blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Purple Cloud'
    Tall growing form with deep violet-purple flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Queen Mum'
    Bicoloured flowers. White with purple-blue at base
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Royal Velvet'
    Rich dark blue flowers on large flower heads
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Sandringham'
    Dark violet blue flowers on this new and impressive variety
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Silver Baby'
    Dwarf growing with white flowers flushed pale blue at the edges
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Silver Moon'
    The leaves are variegated green and white. Flowers are mid-blue and contrast nicely with the leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Snowball'
    Dwarf type with a clump forming habit which is good for pot growing. Pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Snow Cloud'
    (syn. Fragrant Snow). Evergreen variety with dense white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Streamline'
    Prolific mid blue flowers and weeping semi dwarf habit. Makes an excellent cut flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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    Available again from summer 2025
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Windsor Grey'
    The flowers are white to soft lilac fading to pink. An unusual combination in an agapanthus flower
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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