African lily
Agapanthus headbourne hybrids
Common Name: African lily
Genus: Agapanthus
Species: headbourne hybrids
Category: Perennials
Height: 0.60 m (60 cm)
Spread: 0.40 m (40 cm)
Hardiness: Half-Hardy
Growth Rate: Average
Flowering Period: July to September
Long Flowering Period
Foliage Type: Deciduous
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue, White
Sun/Shade: Full sun
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
Features: Has interesting foliage, Suitable for growing in containers, Long flowering period
- John Innes no. 3 compost for container grown plants
Showy globes of trumpet-shaped flowers ranging in colour from deep blue to pale blue to white appear from July to September on straight stems above clumps of strap-shaped mid-green leaves. Headbourne Hybrids are a particularly fine variety of African lilies ideal for a sunny well-drained border or a large patio pot.
- Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. In cold exposed areas protect the crown of the plant with a deep dry winter mulch.
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