Agapanthus Praecox Blue Velvet "African Lilly" 2Liter

Agapanthus praecox ‘Blue Velvet’

Botanical Name

Agapanthus praecox ‘Blue Velvet’

Common Names

• Blue Velvet Agapanthus
• African Lily
• Lily of the Nile

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Product Description

Agapanthus praecox ‘Blue Velvet’ is a robust, evergreen perennial celebrated for its deep blue, velvety trumpet-shaped flowers carried in large rounded heads above lush green foliage. Native to South Africa, this variety is exceptionally hardy, low maintenance, and long flowering, making it a favourite for borders, mass plantings, coastal gardens, and containers. Its bold flowers also attract bees and butterflies, adding life and movement to the garden.

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Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–90 cm (including flower stems)
• Spread: ± 60–80 cm
• Growth habit: Clump-forming, upright, evergreen

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Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Adapts to most soil types but performs best in enriched garden soil.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought tolerant once established; water more regularly during flowering.
• Climate:
  • Ideal for most South African regions
  • Excellent tolerance to coastal conditions, wind, and mild frost
• Maintenance: Very low
  • Remove spent flower heads to keep plants tidy
  • Divide clumps every few years if overcrowded

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Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Early to mid-summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure
  • Performs exceptionally well in water-wise and low-maintenance gardens
  • Excellent for mass planting and landscape use