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Agapanthus Northern Star
Agapanthus Northern Star, commonly known as African lily, is a striking perennial producing tall stems topped with rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped flowers in mid to late summer. Its strap-like leaves form handsome clumps that suit pots or borders.
After around five years of growth, this plant typically reaches: Typically 60–90 cm tall with a spread of 45–60 cm after 5 years.
Recommended compost for planting: Use a free-draining, loam-based compost; avoid overly rich mixes that encourage soft growth.
Key Features:
- Habit: Herbaceous perennial forming an attractive clump or spreading mound.
- Season of interest: Provides colour or foliage interest during the main growing season.
- Garden uses: Suitable for mixed borders, perennial beds, and many varieties also perform well in containers.
- Maintenance: Generally low maintenance; remove spent flowers and tidy old growth as needed.
Agapanthus Northern Star is a dependable choice for adding long-lasting interest and character to planting schemes.
Plant Details
| Flowering Period | July to September |
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Growing Guide
| Position | Full sun |
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Plant Highlights
- Vibrant Blooms: Bears rounded umbels of dark violet-blue flowers with striking purple central stripes on each petal.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 90cm high· 60cm wide
- Flowering
- Purple· Blue· Multicolour
- Foliage
- deciduous
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