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AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite Blue'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Deciduous and hardy. Black stems and large blue flowers
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Deciduous - strap-like leaves
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Blue -
Height - 1.2m (4ft) -
Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - compact, clump-forming perennial with plentiful trumpets on stout stems
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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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - excellent as a container subject -
Pests & Diseases - slugs, snails, viruses -
Place of origin - South Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape). Garden origin France (SAPHO)) -
Flower Shape - Trumpet -
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Garden Location/Conditions - Patio / pot plants -
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Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Summer -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil - - loam-based compost (JI N0. 3) for containers
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Wildlife - Rabbit Resistant -
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
Garden Goodies
Slate Plant Labels
These wonderfully tactile natural slate plant labels are hand made in Cornwall and come with a chalk pen.
Just stick them in your pot or border. Pack of 6.
Only £10.20
Garden Goodies
Slate Tie-on Plant Labels
Hand made in Cornwall, these delightful natural slate labels are perfect for pots.
Comes with chalk pen. Pack of 5
Only £10.20
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