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Agapanthus 'Enigma' (African lily 'Enigma')

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Skill rating Beginner
skill rating
Ultimate spread 0.4m
max. spread
Ultimate height 0.5m
max. height
Time to maturity 2-5 years
to maturity
Maintenance level 1 hour care
per year

Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Enigma'

Other names: African lily 'Enigma', Lily of the Nile 'Enigma'


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Genus: Agapanthus

Variety or cultivar: 'Enigma' _ 'Enigma' is an upright perennial with green strap-like leaves surrounding erect stems topped with globes of white and blue trumpet-shaped blooms in summer to early autumn.

Agapanthus 'Enigma' is: Evergreen

Flower: White, Blue in Summer; Blue, White in Autumn

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

Habit: Upright

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Pests: Generally pest free.

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

General care

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


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Agapanthus 'Enigma' (African lily 'Enigma') will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.4m 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. A good plant for containers. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter.

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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: Partial Shade, Full Sun Match unknown
Aspect: South, East, West Match unknown
Exposure: Sheltered Match unknown
Hardiness: Hardy (H4) Match unknown

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