African Lily

Agapanthus inapertus subsp. intermedius

• Position: full sun or light dappled shade
• Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Rate of growth: average
• Flowering period: August and September
• Flower colour: blue
• Other features: excellent cut flowers
• Hardiness: half hardy, will need winter protection
  
  Clumps of narrow, strap shaped leaves form a rosette at the base of the plant from which tall flower spikes emerge. The flowers form large, pendulous clusters on top of these stems, consisting of mid blue bells that are slightly paler on the inside.
  
  
• Garden care: Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser throughout the growing season. 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.