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Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' (African lily 'Blue Giant')

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Skill rating Advanced
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.6m
max. spread
Ultimate height 1.2m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 3 hours care
per year

Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Blue Giant'

Other names: African lily 'Blue Giant', Dutch blue giant


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Genus: Agapanthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Blue Giant' _ 'Blue Giant' is an herbaceous perennial with large umbels of funnel-shaped blue flowers in mid and late summer.

Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' is: Semi evergreen

Flower: Blue in Summer

Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer

Habit: Upright

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Pests: Generally pest free.

Diseases: Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.

General care

Pruning: No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seedheads look attractive over winter. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation: Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.. REGISTER to read more...

Propagation methods: Division. REGISTER to read more...


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Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' (African lily 'Blue Giant') will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.


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Suggested uses: Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical

Cultivation: Grow in fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun. Can also grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter.

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This plant likes... Garden match
Soil types: Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) Match unknown
Soil drainage: Moist but well-drained, Well-drained Match unknown
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Match unknown
Light: Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Tender in frost (H3) Match unknown

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