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Agapanthus Black Magic
African lily
A new cultivar, that produces open clusters of near black buds in midsummer, which open in late summer to pendent, inky...
9cm pot
£9.74
£12.99
available to order from summer
3 × 9cm pots
£27.00
£36.00
available to order from summer
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Plant description
A new cultivar, that produces open clusters of near black buds in midsummer, which open in late summer to pendent, inky purple flowers. Their magnificent colouring looks sublime rich plums, as well as softer purples and silver. A robust, deciduous perennial that becomes drought tolerant once established, it is great for adding late colour to the border, and the flowers look spectacular in cut arrangements.
Eventual height & spread
Flowering period
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Average
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil, or peat-free general purpose compost
Hardiness
Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)
How to care for Agapanthus Black Magic:
Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season. Towards the end of September ease back on the watering and feeding of plants in containers to allow the foliage to toughen up. Keep reasonably dry during the winter and protect the crowns with a dry mulch in the autumn. Divide plants that have become too big in spring, but remember you will often get more flowers when the roots are constricted.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
Warning
Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten
