Lily of the Nile
Formats
Evergreen semi-dwarf plant up to 40-50cm. Large deep dark-green, leaves. Dense blue-violet flowers.
Ideal in a garden to create borders and bedflowers. Urban decoration. Excellent pot plant.
Use
Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Flowerbeds, Low hedge
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Flowering
| Flower colour | Blue |
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| Flowering period | August, September, Summer |
Foliage
| Foliage persistence | Evergreen |
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Botanical information
| Common name | AGAPANTHUS Queen Anne - Lily of the Nile |
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| Life cycle | Perennial |
When to plant?
| Sowing period | March, April, May, Spring |
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| Germination (days) | 20-30 |
| Average germination (%) | 70 |
| Seeds per gram | 200 |
Where to plant?
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edging, Cottage garden, Cut flower, Gardening, City garden, Coastal garden, Baskets & Containers, Clump, Flowerbeds, Low hedge |
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| Distance between plants | 40x40 |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained, Moist |
| Hardiness | Hardy (tolerates temperatures down to -5ºC) |
| Climate zone | Warm areas |
Care
| Watering | Regular |
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Planting & care
Direct sowing temperatures 18ºC/22ºC. Cover the seeds slightly and keep it moist until germination is over in about 20 to 30 days.
It needs humid, well-drained and permeable soils to grow. Prefers mild and hot climates.
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