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AGAPANTHUS
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love Flower
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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Evergreen
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WhiteWith pink flush
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Height60cm (24in)
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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.Strap-shaped leaves. The pink flush gets darker as the flower matures
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Half hardy - unheated greenhouse / mild winterHardy in coastal and relatively mild parts of the UK except in severe winters and a risk from sudden (early) frosts. May be hardy elsewhere with wall shelter or good micro-climate. Likely to be damaged or killed in cold winters. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -5°C (23°F)Mulch for winter in cold areas. Bring pots into shelter
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowA good container subjectPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, virusesPlace of originGarden origin. New Zealand
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Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderPatio / pot plants
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HardinessFrost hardy (down to -5)
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soilLoam-based compost (JI No.3) for containers
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenHarmful to dogs
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
60cm (24in)
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Buy Varieties of AGAPANTHUS
AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Albus'
white tinged pink
AGAPANTHUS africanus blue
deep blue flowers
AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Headbourne hybrids'
shades of blue
AGAPANTHUS africanus 'Twister'
large bicoloured flowers
AGAPANTHUS 'Arctic Star'
dark grey-green leaves and pure white flowers
AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'
full heads of blue-black flowers from darker buds
AGAPANTHUS campanulatus 'Rosewarne'
tall growing evergreen variety, very suitable as a cut flower. Large rounded sky-blue flowers
AGAPANTHUS 'Gayle's Lilac'
narrow foliage and lilac flowers.
AGAPANTHUS 'Golden Drop'
a superb combination of low growing dense golden-edged foliage with short stalks of light blue flowers. Ideal as an attractive groundcover. This new plant will become a best seller
AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite Blue'
deciduous and hardy. Black stems and large blue flowers
AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite White'
deciduous and hardy. Black stems and white flowers with a small splash of purple
AGAPANTHUS 'Jacaranda'
blue flowers with a darker blue stripe down the centre of each petal
AGAPANTHUS 'Lilliput'
a genuine dwarf variety with dark green grass-like foliage and blue flowers 12-15 inches tall
AGAPANTHUS 'Megan's Mauve'
large flowers of lilac blue with a darker stripe, opening from purple buds
AGAPANTHUS 'Navy Blue'
very dark blue flowers