A beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of deep blue flowers. Max Height 80cm. Max Spread 40cm. Flowers August to September. Full sun. Protect from frost. Water thoroughly before planting.
Agapanthus africanus
A beautiful late summer flowering plant with large round heads of deep blue flowers
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Agapanthus |
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Species | africanus |
Varietry | |
Common Name | |
Flower Colour | blue |
Soil | |
Aspect | Full sun |
Foliage | Herbaceous |
Height | 80cm |
Family | Liliaceae |
Spread | 40cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | August, September |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Well drained, Moist |
Protection | Sheltered site |
Hardiness | Protect from frost |
Planting | Water thoroughly before planting |
Care | Dead head after flowering |
Border | Cut flower, Group planting, Border |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Slugs and snails |
Maintenance | Keep free from weeds, Feed |
Propagation | Division |
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