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Herbaceous Perennial

Agapanthus Silver Moon ('Notfred'PBR) (v)
  • RHS AGM

African lily [Silver Moon]

Herbaceous perennial, up to 60cm high, with green leaves edged with cream, and blue flowers in late summer

Synonyms
Agapanthus 'Notfred'PBR
Agapanthus 'Silver Moon'
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Clay
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Cream Green Variegated
Summer Blue Cream Green Variegated
Autumn Cream Green Variegated
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing or East–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H5
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Genus

Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in sun in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in full sun, and in colder areas provide winter protection with a dry mulch; for more advice, see Agapanthus cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division between spring and early summer, or in early autumn after plants have finished flowering

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Patio and container plants
  • Low Maintenance
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

No pruning required: allow flowering stems to remain, because the seedheads look attractive over winter

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

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