Description
Agapanthus, a popular perennial that grows from a bulb-like rhizome, is a tough survivor in the face of chronic drought. Their strappy evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves provide winter presence while blue or white flowers add a charge of mid to late summer color.
The Agapanthusgenus consists of seven species that go by the common name lily of the Nile (or sometimes African lily). Native to dry outcroppings or moist mountain meadows of South Africa, they prefer full sun and draining soils.
Plant Specifications
*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%
| Common Name | lily of the nile, african lily |
| Maximum Reachable Height | 6 feet |
| Color | Blue |
| Bloom Time | Mid summer-Early autumn |
| Difficulty Level | Medium |
Planting procedure
- In mild, frost-free climates, agapanthus bulbs are planted in January or February.
- Dig a hole about three times as deep as the height of the bulb.
- Set the bulb in the hole, hollow side up, then cover with soil and press firmly
- Space bulbs 10 to 12 inches apart
- Water thoroughly after planting
- Use the potting mix for bulb plantation as Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1) Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)
| Sunlight | Full sunlight |
| Watering | Moderately |
| Soil | Well-drained |
| Temperature | 65 to 70 degrees F |
| Fertilizer | Fertilize during the growing season with liquid fertilizer. |
Care:
- Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch.
- Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
- Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.
- Avoid waterlogged soil.
- Reduce watering in the winter.
- You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.
- You should fertilize a plant at planting time and growing season.
- Mulch the potting mix with organic material.
Agapanthususes
- A plant is mainly used for ornamental purpose.
- It is used as medicinal plant.