How to grow African lily Agapanthus

The common names for the Half Hardy perennial Agapanthus include African Lily, Blue African lily and lily of the nile. It typically flowers in the summer.

Description of African lily

Agapanthus can have stalks from 60 to 120cm in height. African lily has funnel shaped white or blue flowers, and thick strap like leaves.

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How to grow Blue African lily

It is best to sow African Lilies just below the soil surface, with a spacing of 45 to 60 cm after the last frost of spring. African lilies prefer light shade or full sunlight. The soil should be well drained and moist. Agapanthus species require between 20 days and 90 days to germinate. If first growing the plants indoors then they should be sownin an area that is at a temperature of 15 to 21 degrees centigrade.

Caring for Blue african lilies in the garden

Blue African lilies are fairly easy to care for, they require regular watering and should be fertilised every couple of weeks whilst growing. When grown from seed African lilies may take as long as 4 years of growth before they flower. The plants should be deadheaded, to maintain yearly healthy blooming.

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