Agapanthus africanus Albus
Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer
Pot plant
Pot size plant Ø 9cm
1 perennial plant
£5.95
Out of stock
SKU
B12985
The Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer is a flowering tuberous perennial plant native to the Western Cape Province. The African agapanthus is found...
The Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer is a flowering tuberous perennial plant native to the Western Cape Province. The African agapanthus is found mainly on mountainous, sandy and rocky slopes. It is a hardy plant that thrives in a hot sunny position in well-drained soil.
- 1 x Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer 9 cm pot
Botanical name | Agapanthus africanus Albus |
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Category | Agapanthus |
Delivered as | Pot plant |
aa_size | Ø 9cm |
Qty | 1x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Spring |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | No |
Flower colour | Blue |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Hardiness | -15 celsius |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 40cm |
Plant Depthrośliny | 10cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Fully grown in | 2 years |
Full grown height | 80cm - 100cm |
Mature width | 60cm - 80cm |
Poisonous | No |
How to take care of Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer
Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer dislikes waterlogged, heavy soils or those that are prone to drying out, avoid rich soils as they promote weak growth vulnerable to frost-damage. Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer loves a well-drained soil containing organic matter and a sunny position. Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer are best grown in containers, spacious pots and/or raised borders and when they become root bound they will flower more profusely. Keep Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer frost-free for winter by ensuring the crowns are covered with sand or bracken or move pots to a frost-free location until spring. Once established feed Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer in spring with an Organic Fertiliser and during the summer with a liquid fertiliser. Let Agapanthus africanus Dr Brouwer die back naturally; the yellowing foliage will provide nutrients for next year’s bloom. No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seed heads look attractive over winter.
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