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bell African lily 'Oxford Blue'

Agapanthus campanulatus 'Oxford Blue'

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A compact clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing narrow, strap-shaped, mid-green foliage, to a height of around 30cm (12in) and spreading to around 40cm (16in). Hemispherical heads of blue, funnel-shaped flowers, on straight, green stems, to 60cm (24in) high, are produced in late summer.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

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

Moisture

Well Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in a light, well-drained soil and a position in full sun for best flowering. Plants benefit from regular watering and feeding during the growing season April to September. Protect plants in cold areas against frost damage by wrapping with several layers of fleece. See agapanthus cultivation for more details

Pruning

No pruning required other than to remove any dead foliage or spent flower heads

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring, or by seed, but bear in mind that seed-raised plants may not come true to the parent plant, where it is a hybrid cultivar

Pests

May be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalFlower BordersGround CoverHedging ScreensLow MaintenancePatio Container

Planting Places

GreenhouseIndoorOutdoorConservatoryWall Trained

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years