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Agapanthus 'Blue Dot' (African lily 'Blue Dot')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.3m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agapanthus 'Blue Dot'
Other names
African lily 'Blue Dot', Cape lily 'Blue Dot', Lily of the Nile 'Blue Dot'
Genus
Agapanthus Agapanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Dot' _ 'Blue Dot' is a compact, clump-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with linear to strap-shaped, dark green leaves, and sturdy, erect stems bearing rounded umbels of narrow, trumpet-shaped, light blue flowers in summer.
Agapanthus 'Blue Dot' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
General care
Pruning
Spent flower stems can be cut in autumn or leave seedheads intact for winter interest. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Propagation
Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Agapanthus 'Blue Dot' (African lily 'Blue Dot') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for growing in a container, especially in areas with cold, wet winters. Apply a deep winter mulch in cold areas. Avoid excessive winter wet.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
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Botanical name
Agapanthus 'Blue Dot'
Other names
African lily 'Blue Dot', Cape lily 'Blue Dot', Lily of the Nile 'Blue Dot'
Genus
Agapanthus Agapanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Blue Dot' _ 'Blue Dot' is a compact, clump-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with linear to strap-shaped, dark green leaves, and sturdy, erect stems bearing rounded umbels of narrow, trumpet-shaped, light blue flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
Pale-blue in Summer
Foliage
Dark-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest free.
Specific pests
Diseases
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
General care
Pruning
Spent flower stems can be cut in autumn or leave seedheads intact for winter interest. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Propagation
Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.
Propagation methods
Division
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Where to grow
Agapanthus 'Blue Dot' (African lily 'Blue Dot') will reach a height of 0.3m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. Suitable for growing in a container, especially in areas with cold, wet winters. Apply a deep winter mulch in cold areas. Avoid excessive winter wet.
Soil type
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
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
USDA zones
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
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Created by garden designer Charlie Hartigan of Envisage Gardens, 1 in 10 garden at RHS Tatton Park Flower Show 2019 was designed as part of the RHS Young Designer of the Year competition. read more
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