Agapanthus Praecox "African Lily" 4Liter (LARGE PLANT)

Botanical Name: Agapanthus africanus / Agapanthus praecox (Blue Cultivars)

Common Names: Agapanthus, Blue Lily of the Nile, African Lily, Blue Agapanthus

📌 Product Description

Agapanthus, commonly known as Blue Lily of the Nile or African Lily, is a hardy clump-forming perennial prized for its elegant globe-shaped clusters of blue trumpet-shaped flowers. The blooms appear on tall stems above dense strap-like green foliage, creating a striking display during the summer flowering season.

Native to South Africa, Agapanthus is widely used in gardens for its reliability, drought tolerance, and long-lasting flowers. It forms neat clumps that gradually expand over time, making it ideal for borders, mass planting, and container displays.

Its architectural foliage and vibrant blue flowers make it a classic feature plant in both formal and informal landscapes.

📏 Size When Fully Grown

Height: 60 – 100 cm (including flower stems)
Spread: 40 – 60 cm per clump
Growth Habit: Clump-forming perennial
Growth Rate: Moderate

🌱 Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to light partial shade (best flowering in full sun)
Soil: Well-draining soil enriched with organic matter
Water:

• Water regularly during establishment
• Moderately drought tolerant once established
• Avoid prolonged waterlogged soil

Feeding: Apply compost or a balanced fertiliser in spring to encourage flowering.

Maintenance:

• Remove spent flower stems
• Divide clumps every few years if overcrowded
• Very low maintenance plant

🌦️ Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Best Planting Time: Spring to early summer
Active Growth: Spring and summer
Flowering Season: Summer
Climate Suitability: Suitable for most South African regions
Frost Tolerance: Tolerates light frost once established

🌼 Additional Benefits

• Indigenous South African plant
• Long-lasting summer flowers
• Drought tolerant once established
• Excellent cut flowers
• Attracts pollinators

🌿 Ideal Uses

✔ Garden borders
✔ Mass planting
✔ Container planting
✔ Pathway edging
✔ Water-wise landscapes