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AGAPANTHUS 'Megan's Mauve'
Commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile, Love flower
Large flowers of lilac blue with a darker stripe, opening from purple buds
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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EvergreenStrap-shaped leaves
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Trumpet
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Frost hardy (down to -5)
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Height1m (39in)
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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)
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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 Size1m (39in)
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
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