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AGAPANTHUS campanulatus 'Rosewarne'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Tall growing evergreen variety, very suitable as a cut flower. Large rounded sky-blue flowers
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowExcellent for a large container
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, viruses.
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Place of originCamborne, Cornwall, UK (Rosewarne Experimental Horticulture Station)
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Evergreengreyish green leaves 15-40cm (6-16in) long.
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BlueSky blue
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Trumpet
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread50cm (20in)
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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 umbels 10-20cm (4-8in) across of bell-shaped flowers with a darker stripe on strong stems.
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Hardy - average winterHardy 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 containers into shelter.
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
50cm (20in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilFor containers use loam-based compost (JI No. 3)
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
Agapanthus - Care Guide
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