Agapanthus 'Back in Black'
Find out how to grow Agapanthus 'Back in Black' Cultivar: 'Back in Black' 'Back in Black is a new variety of the traditional blue African lily. The large heads of dark blue flowers are complemented by dark almost black stems. As the flowers fade ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Loch Hope'
This is a particularly good, hardy, vigorous species producing attractive tufts of mid-green foliage. During late summer or early autumn, large rounded heads of numerous deep-blue, bell-shaped flowers are produced on tall sturdy stems. To get the ... [... more]
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Agapanthus umbellatus 'Ovatus'
African blue lilies add a touch of the exotic to the summer garden with their stunning blue flowers, held above strappy foliage. 'Ovatus' produces delightful open bell-shaped, rich blue blooms in mid- to late summer. Grow in moist but ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Lilliput'
Standing at only 40cm (16in) high, 'Lilliput'is perfect for smaller gardens and patio containers. Its trumpet-shaped rich blue flowers add a touch of the exotic to displays from mid- to late summer. Grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny ... [... more]
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Agapanthus africanus
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with strap-like leaves. In late summer, trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers are produced in rounded umbels. Plants work well when planted en masse in the border or in a large container on the patio. They enjoy a ... [... more]
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Agapanthus campanulatus
This is a particularly fine, hardy, vigorous species with handsome, grey-green foliage. From mid to late summer, heads of numerous sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers are produced. Grow plants en masse in the border or in a large container on the ... [... more]
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Agapanthus praecox
This is a clump-forming plant with dark green, strap-like leaves that bears large, rich blue flower-heads in late summer and early autumn. Plants work well when planted en masse in the border or in a large container on the patio. They enjoy a ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue'
Alan Titchmarsh recommends 'Midnight Blue' for smaller gardens as it only grows to 45cm (18in) high. Its compact size means that it is ideal for growing in containers on the patio, as well as in the ground. It produces trumpet-shaped, very dark ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Blue Triumphator'
This is a good choice for clear blue flowers in mid- and late summer, at the top of tall stems, above long, strap-like, arching leaves. It also makes an eye-catching show in large containers where good drainage can be guaranteed, allowing the ... [... more]
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Agapanthus
Agapanthus add an exotic touch to any planting scheme or container. Traditionally, they have only been suitable for growing in warm coastal gardens, but now there is an increasing range of hardier varieties. Flower structure Plant history ... [... more]
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Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey'
Agapanthus are South African plants with showy flowers in shades of blue, violet or white, which are always a focus of attention late in the season. Many are quite tall, including deep blue 'Castle of Mey', although there are shorter hybrids ... [... more]
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Planting summer bulbs
Summer bulbs are ideal for patio containers and add colour to mixed borders without taking up much space. Follow our advice to make the most of these versatile plants. Plant summer-flowering bulbs, such as alliums, agapanthus and cannas, in early ... [... more]
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