Agapanthus 'Lilliput' (African lily 'Lilliput' )
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0.2m max. spread |
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0.4m max. height |
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2-5 years to maturity |
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1 hour care per year |
Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Lilliput'
Other names: African lily 'Lilliput'
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Genus: Agapanthus
Variety or cultivar: 'Lilliput' _ 'Lilliput' is a dwarf, clump-forming perennial with narrow, strap-like, dark green leaves and erect stems bearing large umbels of tubular, blue flowers in summer.
Agapanthus 'Lilliput' is: Semi evergreen
Flower: Blue in Summer
Foliage: Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Habit: Clump-forming, Erect flower stem, 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 'Lilliput' (African lily 'Lilliput' ) will reach a height of 0.4m and a spread of 0.2m 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. Performs best when roots are restricted so ideal for a container. 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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