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Agapanthus ‘Brilliant Blue’

African lily

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Flowers
Flowers

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  • Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'
  • Common name: African lily
  • Family: Agapanthaceae
  • Plant Type: Perennial, Evergreen
Flower colour:

Blue

Foliage colour:

Green

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.

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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'

  • Plant size

    50cm height

    40cm spread

  • Aspect

    South facing, west facing

  • Position in border

    Front, middle

  • Sun exposure: Full sun
  • Hardiness: Hardy
  • Soil type: Chalky / alkaline / clay / heavy / moist / well drained / light / sandy

Plant calendar

A table displaying which months are best to sow, plant and harvest.
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Sow
Sow

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Do Sow in September

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Do not Sow in December

Plant
Plant

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Flowers
Flowers

Plant does not flower in January

Plant does not flower in February

Plant does not flower in March

Plant does not flower in April

Plant does not flower in May

Plant does not flower in June

Plant does flower in July

Plant does flower in August

Plant does not flower in September

Plant does not flower in October

Plant does not flower in November

Plant does not flower in December

Divide
Divide

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Collect seeds
Collect seeds

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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:

Toxic to Cats

Toxic to Dogs

Toxic to People

No reported toxicity to:

No reported toxicity to Birds

No reported toxicity to Horses

No reported toxicity to Livestock

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