A clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing narrow, strap-shaped, mid-green foliage, to a height of around 40cm (16in) and spreading to around 40cm (16in). Hemisperical heads of pendulous, funnel-shaped flowers in deep purple, are produced in late summer, on straight, green stems, to approximately 1m (39in) high.
0.5-1 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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Grow in a light, well-drained soil and a position in full sun for best flowering. Plants benefit from regular watering and feeding during the growing season April to September. Protect plants in cold areas against frost damage by wrapping with several layers of fleece. See agapanthus cultivation for more details
Propagate by division in spring, or by seed, but bear in mind that seed-raised plants may not come true to the parent plant, where it is a hybrid cultivar
No pruning required other than to remove any dead foliage or spent flower heads
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge
May be susceptible to a virus