African lily 'Maureen'

Grow in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun, and in colder areas provide winter protection with a dry mulch; in containers, grow 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: allow flowering stems to remain, because the seedheads look attractive over winter

Propagate by division in spring

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

Generally disease-free but may be affected by virus diseases