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Herbaceous Perennial

Agapanthus inapertus 'White Cloud'

closed African lily 'White Cloud'

A clump-forming, deciduous, herbaceous perennial, producing narrow, strap-shaped, mid-green foliage, to a height of around 60cm (24in) and a spread of around 60cm (24in). Hemisperical heads of white, pendulous, funnel-shaped flowers, are produced in late summer, on straight, green stems, to approximately 1.2m (4ft) high.

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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer White Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
H4
Botanical details
Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to the UK
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
Potentially harmful
Al parts of the plant are harmful if eaten
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

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

Propagation

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

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Banks and slopes
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
  • Wall side borders
Pruning

No pruning required other than to remove any dead foliage or spent flower heads

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge

Diseases

May be susceptible to a virus

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