Agapanthus 'Luly'

RHS Plant Profile
African lily 'Luly'
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Herbaceous Perennial

'Luly' is a vigorous variety forming clumps of evergreen dark green strap-like leaves. Rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped pale blue flowers with a darker pale violet stripe through the midrib appear on erect stalks throughout the summer.

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seedheads look attractive over winter
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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

In mild areas, grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Otherwise grow in a container and position in full sun. Water during the growing season and liquid feed monthly from spring to flowering. Overwinter the whole container in a cold greenhouse. See agapanthus cultivation

Propagation

Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Coastal
  • Wall side borders
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

No pruning required; seedheads can provide good winter structure

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus