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Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'

Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'

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African lilyPerennial, EvergreenFamily: Agapanthaceae

Height: 50cmSpread: 40cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:

Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

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.

Explore other Agapanthus varieties with a similar hue:

Agapanthus 'Blue Moon' - an extremely late-flowering agapanthus vareity, bearing very pale blue flowers on stout stems
Agapanthus campanulatus - from mid to late summer, heads of numerous sky-blue, bell-shaped flowers are produced
Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' - bears trumpet-shaped, very dark blue flowers in mid- to late summer
Agapanthus praecox - showy blue flowers from mid- to late summer
Agapanthus 'Sandringham' - bearing rich blue flowers on tall stems

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Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ and wildlife

Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is not known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ poisonous?

Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract People

People

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Horses

Horses

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock