Agapanthus africanus: characteristics and care
Agapanthus africanus, popularly known as agapanthus, is a perennial plant native to South Africa that stands out for its ribbon-like leaves of intense green color and its striking umbels of blue or white flowers, held on long flower stalks during the summer.
Its bushy, compact form and showy flowers make it a popular choice for flowerbeds and borders, as well as for pots and planters.
It tolerates moderate drought well once established and adapts to various soil types, provided it has good drainage.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.
Agapanthus africanus, popularly known as agapanthus, is a perennial plant native to South Africa that stands out for its ribbon-like leaves of intense green color and its striking umbels of blue or white flowers, held on long flower stalks during the summer.
Its bushy, compact form and showy flowers make it a popular choice for flowerbeds and borders, as well as for pots and planters.
It tolerates moderate drought well once established and adapts to various soil types, provided it has good drainage.
At Ornacom we cultivate each specimen directly, guaranteeing a balanced size and vigorous development from the first years of planting.
Growing sheet
Exposure
Full sun / partial shade
Irrigation
Moderate
Floor
Well drained
Rusticity
Down to -5°C
Bloom
Summer
Growth
Moderate
- 2.5/3 L
- 18 CM.
- 20/30 height
- 5 L
- 20 CM.
- 30/40 height
- 8/10 L
- 25 CM.
- 40/60 height
