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Agapanthus 'Pitchoune White' (African lily 'Pitchoune White')
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.6m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Agapanthus 'Pitchoune White'
Other names
African lily 'Pitchoune White', Cape lily 'Pitchoune White', Lily of the Nile 'Pitchoune White', Agapanthus 'TUR161'
Genus
Agapanthus Agapanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Pitchoune White' _ 'Pitchoune White' is a compact, clump-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves, and erect stems bearing rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Agapanthus 'Pitchoune White' is: Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
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 'Pitchoune White' (African lily 'Pitchoune White') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m 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 'Pitchoune White'
Other names
African lily 'Pitchoune White', Cape lily 'Pitchoune White', Lily of the Nile 'Pitchoune White', Agapanthus 'TUR161'
Genus
Agapanthus Agapanthus
Variety or Cultivar
'Pitchoune White' _ 'Pitchoune White' is a compact, clump-forming, half-hardy, evergreen perennial with strap-shaped, mid- to dark green leaves, and erect stems bearing rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped, white flowers in summer.
Native to
Garden origin
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump-forming, Erect flower stem
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Colour
Flower
White in Summer
Foliage
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 'Pitchoune White' (African lily 'Pitchoune White') will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.6m 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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