Agapanthus africanus 'Twister' - P9

Description
The African lily 'Twister' (Agapanthus africanus) is an upright perennial that forms blue-white, star-shaped flowers arranged in spikes from June to August. Its linear leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 90 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The African lily 'Twister' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * very beautiful in containers

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

Frost hardiness
The African lily 'Twister' 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 damp. - 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 'Twister' forms star-shaped, blue-white flowers arranged in spikes from June.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, cut, solitary, bee pasture