Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agapanthus hybrida Back In Black Lily of the Nile, African Lily,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting, Upright
Description:
A stunning agapanthus featuring jet black stems topped with umbrellas of deep dark purple flowers over the winter months, the bright green foliage from which the stems emerge provides a contrasting backdrop. A great addition to any garden particularly as an informal border, once dried flowers can be taken inside providing long lasting interest. Grows approx. 65cm x 30cm.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Erosion Control, Feature, Formal Garden, Groundcover, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Rockery, Verge, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Liliaceae Europe
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Black, Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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