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African lily 'Rhone' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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African lily 'Rhone'

Agapanthus 'Rhone'

Drought Resistant

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

'Rhone' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 80cm, with dark green, strap-shaped leaves and dark flower stems. Large, rounded heads of funnel-shaped, mid- to dark blue flowers are produced from early to 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

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingSouth 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

Flower BordersLow MaintenanceCottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

IndoorWall TrainedOutdoorConservatory

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