Agapanthus, also called African lily, is a perennial native of South Africa. They make an excellent cut flower.
Loved for their loose globe-shaped summer flower heads in blues, lilacs, and whites, they’re ideal specimens for containers. They’re excellent for brightening up even the most beautiful of spaces indoors.
It’s essential to know about the differences between different types of agapanthus, as winter hardy species are ideal for British gardens. Evergreen species can flower if planted in a sheltered spot.
They can also cope with salty sea winds, making them the perfect choice for a coastal garden.
How to grow agapanthus (African lily)
Grow agapanthus in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot with full sun. They will do best in pots but also grow great in hanging baskets where you cut back spent flowerheads and regularly put the organic matter in the soil.
Where to grow agapanthus?
For success, agapanthus needs full sun to flourish & well-drained soil. It’s important that it doesn’t get too much rain or humidity so that the salt from the sea air doesn’t affect their roots.
Agapanthus are drought-tolerant plants and likely to do well in a gravel garden that doesn’t get water. They flower better when they are in smaller pots or have been crowded out.
