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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 -
Height80cm (31in) -
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 -
Full sun
AGAPANTHUS 'Royal Velvet'
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Additional Features
Good to knowExcellent in containers
Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, viruses
Place of originSouth Africa (Northern Cape, Western Cape, Eastern Cape) -
Flower ShapeTrumpet
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Garden Location/ConditionsPatio / pot plants
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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 C
Harmful if eatenHarmful to dogs -
WildlifeRabbit Resistant
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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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