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    AGAPANTHUS
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© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGAPANTHUS africanus blue, AGAPANTHUS inapertus subsp. 'Sky Blue', AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue' and AGAPANTHUS umbellatus 'Blue Giant'
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGAPANTHUS and ECHINOPS bannaticus
© Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only. AGAPANTHUS and ECHINOPS bannaticus
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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
      A good subject for a large container
    • Pests & Diseases
      Slugs, snails, viruses.
    • Place of origin
      South Africa (Western Cape).
    • Evergreen
    • Blue
    • Bell/Lantern
      Bell-shaped
    • Trumpet
    • Patio / pot plants
    • Frost hardy (down to -5)
    • Height
      To 1.2m (4ft)
    • Spread
      60 to 90cm (24 to 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. Produces rounded umbels of open flowers.
    • 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
      to 1.2m (4ft)
      Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60 to 90cm (24 to 36in)
       
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    Available from £15.00
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    Varieties

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  • AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
    White tinged pink
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS africanus blue
    Deep blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'
    Shades of blue
     
    Seeds
    £5.00
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Twister'
    Large bicoloured flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Arctic Star'
    Dark grey-green leaves and pure white flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Available late spring to early summer 2025
    Spring according to the Met Office is defined as March 1st - May 31st. Therefore late spring is mid-April onwards. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'
    Full heads of blue-black flowers from darker buds
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Gayle's Lilac'
    Narrow foliage and lilac flowers.
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite Blue'
    Deciduous and hardy. Black stems and large blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
    Currently out of stock, please check again soon
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    AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue'
    Very dark blue flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £15.00
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