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African lily [Blue Thunder] | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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African lily [Blue Thunder]

Agapanthus Blue Thunder ('Sdb002') (Everpanthus Series)

Drought Resistant

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

An evergreen, herbaceous perennial that reaches approximately 50cm in height when in flower. It produces a clump of green, arching strap-like leaves and an abundance of rounded heads of tubular, dark blue flowers from mid-summer to autumn.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Evergreen

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

West 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 or tidy up 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 may be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to a virus disease.

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardCottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years