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Agapanthus africanus
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African lily tubplant or sheltered place. The average size is 100 cm. The flower colour is blue. This plant is mostly hardy.The flowering period is July - September.

This plant has in the system Hansen/Mussel used for describing perennials the following code : 3.2.7.9

Explanation of the first digit : General location : OPEN SPACES. Plants for an open space, free of trees and shrubs. Always in the sun and a more or less rich soil.

Explanation of the second digit : Specific demands of the plant : Plants for a warm, sunny place, that have the effect of borderplants (with which they combine very well).

Explanation of the third digit : Where to put : Plants that need protection against too much water in winter. Partly used as rock-garden plant.

Explanation of the fourth digit : Other characteristics : Demands good care in 'food and drink' or shelter.

Color : blauw

Flowering period : july - september

Size approx. : 90 cm.

Recommended quantity per square meter : 5

Location of the plant shown in the first picture : tuin Leon Jansen en Ton van Wijnvliet

Family : Liliaceae


© first picture : Marlien van der Linden

© picture 2 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : New Zealand, 2008 trip

© picture 3 : J.C. de Kreek and D. van Gelderen, location picture : New Zealand, 2008 trip

© picture 4 : Nurseries PlantenTuin Esveld, Boskoop, Netherlands, location picture : kwekerij Flores in Terra, Melderslo