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AGAPANTHUS 'Royal Velvet'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Rich dark blue flowers on large flower heads
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Deciduous
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Blue
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Height80cm (31in)
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Spread40cm (16in)
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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.Clump-forming perennial
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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
AGAPANTHUS 'Royal Velvet'
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowExcellent in a large containerPests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, virusesPlace of originSouth Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape)
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Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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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) in containers
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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AGAPANTHUS 'Black Pantha'
African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
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African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Available from £15.00
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African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Available from £15.00
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Available from £15.00
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
Afterplant - Grow Your Own
AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Afterplant - Tomatoes
AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
Only £8.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
It contains ericoid and arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, which are found in poor acidic soils where ericaceous plants naturally grow.
Only £7.50
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