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| AGAPANTHUS africanus & hybrids - African Lily |
Lilaceae; native to northeast Africa. Germination: Sow indoors anytime, covering the seeds lightly and maintaining a temperature of 75° F. Germination takes 21-35 days; plants bloom 3-5 years from sowing.Growth: Outdoors, space 24 inches apart in full sun to light shade in a rich, humus laden, welldrained soil. Indoors, provide as much light as possible. Water heavily during the growing season. The plants are dormant in winter and should be stored in a dry location at 40-50°F. In areas, where they are hardy, cover the plants with mulch for protection. Blooming occurs when the roots are crowded, so avoid transplanting.Appearance and Use: An ideal plant for edging, borders (in warm climates), or containers, Agapanthus sports fragrant blooms for cutting and ornamental foliage. These tender Lily relatives grow from fleshy tuberous roots, sending up mounds of strap-like ornamental leaves surrounding leafless, 18- to 36-inch flower stalks. Fragrant, bell-shaped or tubular blue, white, or pinkblooms, held in 1- to 4-inches umbels, are borne in summer. Most A. africanus varieties are perennial in zones 9-10. Headbourne Hybrids –– Hardier than others, the Headbourne Hybrids grow 2-3 feet tall with blue blooms. Zones 6-10. |
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