Botanical Name: Common Names:
Agapanthus hybrida Bingo Blue Lily of the Nile, African Lily, ANDbin,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Grasses, Strappy & Tufting Clumping, Tufting
Description:
Bingo Blue™ Agapanthus produces bright blue flowers for a longer period. Flowers can be seen en masse from October to November, and sporadically throughout the year. This compact form has good disease resistance and is tough, drought and frost tolerant. Grows approx. 40cm high x 60cm wide; 60-80cm high flowers. Uses: Garden beds, borders, patio pots, planter boxes.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 30-60cm
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Borders / Shrubbery, Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Cut Flower, Embankment, Erosion Control, Formal Garden, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Park And Gardens, Playgrounds, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Mealy Bugs, Rust
Cultural Notes: Full sun to part shade. Drought and frost tolerant. Suited to most soil types, but thrives in rich soil. Water as required for 8-13 weeks until established. Plant in a well mulched garden (chunky mulch is recommended). If required use slow release fertiliser in Spring (for best flower production). Remove older leaves and spent flowers stems as required. Information and images courtesy of Ozbreed
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Amaryllidaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Blue
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring, Summer
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Moderate
Wind: High
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