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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
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowExcellent in a container
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, viruses
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Place of originSouth Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape)
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DeciduousWide, strap-shaped leaves
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White
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Trumpet
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Fully hardy
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Height90cm (36in)
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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. 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)
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Autumn Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eatenPeople and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, notably dogs and cats
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Rabbit Resistant
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
40cm (16in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
BorderCottage gardenPatio / pot plantsTown garden
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilLoam-based compost (JI No.3) in containers
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Sun Requirements
Full sun