Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic'
African lily 'Black Magic'
Agapanthus Agapanthus
'Black Magic' _ 'Black Magic' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and, from summer into autumn, sturdy, upright stems bearing rounded umbels of black buds opening to pendent, tubular, dark purple flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic' is: Evergreen
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
Spent flower stems can be cut in autumn or leave seedheads intact for winter interest. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.
Division
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Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic' (African lily 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic'
African lily 'Black Magic'
Agapanthus Agapanthus
'Black Magic' _ 'Black Magic' is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial with erect, strap-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves and, from summer into autumn, sturdy, upright stems bearing rounded umbels of black buds opening to pendent, tubular, dark purple flowers in late summer and early autumn.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Erect flower stem, Clump-forming, Upright
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Dark-purple in Summer; Dark-purple in Autumn
Dark-green in Spring; Dark-green in Summer; Dark-green in Autumn
Generally pest free.
Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem.
Spent flower stems can be cut in autumn or leave seedheads intact for winter interest. Divide every 3-4 years in spring.
Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring.
Division
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Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic' (African lily 'Black Magic') will reach a height of 0.8m and a spread of 0.6m after 2-5 years.
Architectural, Coastal, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Containers, Sub-Tropical
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.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South, East, West
Sheltered
Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus 'Black Magic' (African lily 'Black Magic')
Agapanthus gall midge
Enigmadiplosis agapanthi
Insect
Present (Limited)
4
4
Previously unknown gall midge; reported to be affecting Agapanthus across southern England with findings also in the north of England. Stakeholder led research and awareness will help to determine its distribution and consider suppression options.
Our plants are under greater threat than ever before. There is increasing movement of plants and other material traded from an increasing variety of sources. This increases the chances of exotic pests arriving with imported goods and travellers, as well as by natural means. Shoot is working with Defra to help members to do their part in preventing the introduction and spread of invasive risks.
Traveling or importing plants? Please read "Don't risk it" advice here
Suspected outbreak? Click here for contact details to report to the relevant authority.
Date updated: 7th March 2019 For more information visit: https://planthealthportal.defra.gov.uk/
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Soil drainage: | Moist but well-drained, Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South, East, West | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4), Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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