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African lily 'Ben Hope' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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African lily 'Ben Hope'

Agapanthus 'Ben Hope'

Drought Resistant

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Ben Hope' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 1.2m, with strap-shaped leaves and a dark sheen to the flower stems. Rounded heads of funnel-shaped, mid- to dark blue flowers are produced in mid- to late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter and take containers under cover. See agapanthus cultivation

Pruning

In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

Pests

Generally pest free but watch out for agapanthus gall midge

Diseases

A virus disease may be a problem

Garden Uses

Uses

Ground CoverPatio ContainerCottage InformalFlower BordersLow Maintenance

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatoryWall TrainedIndoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.5-1 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years