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AGAPANTHUS 'Arctic Star'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Dark grey-green leaves and pure white flowers
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DeciduousWide, strap-shaped leaves
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White -
Height90cm (36in) -
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. Produces rounded flower heads to 25cm (10in) across followed by decorative seed heads
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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) -
Full sun
AGAPANTHUS 'Arctic Star'
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Additional Features
Good to knowExcellent in a container
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, viruses
Place of originSouth Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape) -
Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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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 C
Harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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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.
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Only £7.50
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