Folk name: Cape lily / African lily / Blue Tuberose
Plant height: approx. 60 - 70 cm
Deciduous: Yes
Hardy: moderate
Description: The Agapanhus is a beautiful, graceful flower with a long-stalked flower to about 4.5 cm. The flower has an even white colour and an umbel-shaped inflorescence. The Agapahtus is suitable as a cut flower, but also as a patio plant, bedding and borders but cover in winter.
Pruning: Do not prune, except when used as cut flowers.
Flowering time: The plant flowers in July and August.
Pitch:
The agapanthus likes a sunny position. Make sure the location is well drained. The Agapanthus has several uses; it is very suitable as a terrace plant in an ornamental pot (put inside in case of frost), in the border or as a cut flower for in the house.
Care:
Can grow excellently in a pot that is not too large. Use well-draining soil that does retain some moisture. Keep moist in the growing season, water little after flowering and in winter.
History:
Agapanthus, also known as African lily, is native to South Africa and belongs to the Liliaceae family. Since the 17th century, the Agapanthus has probably appeared in Europe as a deciduous plant. It took quite a while for people to find out that deciduous Agapanthuses also existed.
Significance:
Agapanthus is derived from the Greek agapè, literally meaning love, and anthos, standing for flower.
