AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite Blue'

Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower

Deciduous and hardy. Black stems and large blue flowers
Further Reading....
  • Deciduous
    Strap-like leaves
  • Blue
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    60cm (24in)
  • 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
  • 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

AGAPANTHUS 'Graphite Blue'

 
Available late spring to early summer 2023 - 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.
£15.00 £7.50 each 
Delivery Information Available late spring to early summer 2023
plant size comparison icon 1.5 to 2 Litre
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  • 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
  • Garden Location/Conditions
    Patio / pot plants
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Autumn
    Summer
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Loam-based compost (JI N0. 3) for containers
  • Toxic - Category C
    Harmful if eaten
    Harmful to dogs
  • Wildlife
    Rabbit Resistant
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Agapanthus - Care Guide
1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  60cm (24in)
  

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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