Codd's African lily

Grow outside in mild areas in humus-rich, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun, and provide winter protection with a dry mulch; in colder areas, grow in containers in loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, water freely when in growth but sparingly in winter, and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring until flowering; for more advice, see Agapanthus cultivation

No pruning required except cutting back dead flower stems, but allow them to remain until spring, because the seedheads look attractive over winter

Propagate by seed, sown at 13-15°C when ripe or in spring, and keep the seedlings in a frame for the first winter in frost-prone climates; or by division between spring and early summer, or in early autumn after plants have finished flowering

Generally pest-free but may be affected by slugs and snails and by agapanthus gall midge

Generally disease-free but may be affected by virus diseases