Agapanthus africanus (African lily) – blue – 24 plants, Ø11 cm, 15–25 cm high

Agapanthus africanus (African lily) in a set of 24 in blue, straight from the grower to your garden. The plants are in Ø11 cm nursery pots and are approximately 15–25 cm tall. The African lily blooms in summer with large, round flower heads in blue or white on long stems. A boon for biodiversity: bees and butterflies find plenty of nectar here.

Characteristics

• Indoor or outdoor: Outdoor plant – for garden, balcony and terrace
• Botanical name: Agapanthus africanus
• Also known as: African lily
• Quantity: 24 plants
• Pot size: Ø11 cm
• Height at delivery: approx. 15–25 cm
• Flower colour: blue
• Flowering period: July–September
• Position: sun
• Winter hardy: yes, down to approx. -10 °C
• Watering: water when the top few centimetres are dry; slightly too dry is better than too wet
• Beautiful in: pot on a balcony or patio, sunny patio
• Bees and butterflies: attracts bees, bumblebees and butterflies

Care

During severe frost, protect the pot with hessian or bubble wrap, or place it against a warm wall. Need fertiliser? Check out our tips on plant nutrition.