Name: Agapanthus Praecox 'Blue' 2 Liter
Brand: Garden Mecca
SKU: BIG007
Price: 39.0 ZAR
Availability: OutOfStock

Agapanthus Praecox 'Blue' 2 Liter

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Product Details

Weight: 2.00 kg

Agapanthus praecox

(African Lily / Common Agapanthus)

Product Description

Agapanthus praecox is a robust and versatile perennial that produces large clusters of blue or white trumpet-shaped flowers on tall stems. Known for its hardiness and long-lasting blooms, it is a favourite for borders, mass plantings, coastal gardens, and low-maintenance landscapes. This species forms dense clumps of strap-like leaves, providing year-round texture even when not in flower.

Size When Fully Grown

Height: ± 70–120 cm (including flower stems)

Width: ± 60–90 cm

Forms large clumps that spread gradually over time.

Best Growing Conditions

Light: Full sun to partial shade

Best flowering in full sun.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil

Tolerates a range of soil types.

Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established

Climate: Ideal for most South African climates

Tolerates coastal wind and light frost.

Feeding: Apply a balanced fertiliser in spring and summer to encourage strong blooms.

Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower heads and divide every 3–5 years if crowded.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

Best Time to Plant: Spring or autumn

Flowering Season: Late spring to summer

Active Growth: Spring and summer

Winter: Foliage may die back in colder regions but returns in spring.

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