AGAPANTHUS NORTHERN STAR 2L

Description
The Eastern african lily 'Blue Umbrella' (Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis) is an upright perennial that forms blue, funnel-shaped flowers arranged in umbels from July to September. Its linear leaves are dark green. In a sunny to semi-shady location with well-drained, humus-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 70 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide.

Synonym
Synonyms (botanical): Agapanthus orientalis.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Eastern african lily 'Blue Umbrella' are dark green, linear.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady 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 praecox subsp. orientalis 'Blue Umbrella' forms funnel-shaped, blue flowers arranged in umbels from July.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tub, pruning