Agapanthus inapertus subsp. intermedius (African lily)
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0.5m max. spread |
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1.2m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Agapanthus inapertus subsp. intermedius
Other names: African lily
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Genus: Agapanthus
Species: A. inapertus subsp. intermedius - A. inapertus subsp. intermedius is an herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped, mid-green leaves and, in mid to late summer, upright stems bearing umbels of semi-pendent, bright violet-blue, funnel-shaped flowers.
Agapanthus inapertus subsp. intermedius is: Deciduous
Flower: Violet, Blue in Summer; Violet, Blue 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 inapertus subsp. intermedius (African lily) will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 0.5m 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.
| This plant likes... | Garden match | |
| Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) |  |
| Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | |
| Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | |
| Light: | Full Sun | |
| Aspect: | South, East, West | |
| Exposure: | Sheltered | |
| Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | |
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Why have all the Agapanthus been shy to flower this year?
Last year Ihad many more blooms.
Would the spring drought be responsible?
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- Replies: 1
- Posted: Fri. 29th July 2011 08:40
- Last reply: Wed. 3rd August 2011 20:41
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