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 large container
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, viruses.
Place of origin
South Africa (Western Cape).
Evergreen
Height
45 to 60cm (18 to 24in)
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.
Fertile moist well-drained soil
Loam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers.
Full sun
harmful if eaten
Harmful to dogs
Rabbit Resistant