- Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'
- Common name: African lily
- Family: Agapanthaceae
- Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Blue
Green
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Agapanthus are South African plants with dark green, strap-like leaves and showy flowers in shades of blue, violet or white. They are ideal for growing in containers, from which their pretty blooms stand tall, spilling over other pots, creating a pleasing display.
Agapanthus ‘Brilliant Blue’ is a superb agapanthus, bearing rich blue flowers with a deep purple stripe on each petal, giving blooms a bicoloured appearance. Stems are tall and leaves are a rich mid-green. For best results grow ‘Brilliant Blue’ in a sheltered, sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil. In exposed areas give Agapanthus ‘Brilliant Blue’ some winter protection – or simply grow in pots and move indoors in autumn.
How to grow Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'
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Plant size
50cm height
40cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Front, middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Hardiness: Hardy
- Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy
Plant calendar
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Do Sow in July |
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Do Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Plant does flower in August |
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Do Divide in May |
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Do not Divide in July |
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| Collect seeds |
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Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
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Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
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Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do Collect seeds in July |
A
Do Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
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Do not Collect seeds in November |
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Do not Collect seeds in December |
Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' and wildlife
Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Attractive to Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Does not attract Butterflies/Moths
Attractive to Other pollinators
Is Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' poisonous?
Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to People
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
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