Agapanthus africanus - P9

Description
The African lily (Agapanthus africanus) is an upright perennial that forms blue or white, star-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from June to September. Its linear leaves are medium green. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1.5 m and grows to a width of approx. 70 cm. The African lily is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in a tub

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the African lily are medium green, linear.

Frost hardiness
The African lily has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

Water
The plant needs plenty of water. Do not allow the soil to dry out.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- The plant must be protected from winter moisture. - If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour!

Flower
Agapanthus africanus forms star-shaped, blue, white flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Worth knowing
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, solitary