Agapanthus Africanus Albus is commonly known as African blue lily, Lily-of-the-Nile or Love flower is a clump-forming perennial. It produces trumpet-shaped white, tinged pink flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in) long in rounded umbels 15-30cm (6-12in) across with strap-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) or more long.
Hardy throughout most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in very harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) - mulch for winter in cold areas and bring pots into shelter.
Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants may be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
- Agapanthus Africanus Albus (African Blue Lily, Lily-of-the-Nile)
- Evergreen strap-shaped leaves to 30cm (12in) or more
- Produces trumpet-shaped white, tinged pink flowers 2.5-5cm (1-2in)
- Excellent plants for large containers
- Height - 60-90cm (24-36in)
- Spread - 45cm (18in)
- Plant in Full Sun
- Prefers Fertile moist well-drained soil
- Loam based compost (JI No. 3) for containers
- Flowers August to September
- Supplied in packs of 1, 3 and 10
- Allow 7 - 14 days for delivery