drooping closed African lily

drooping closed African lily · Pruning

drooping closed African lily · Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus

In milder areas, grow outside in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun, in a sheltered position such as a south-facing or west-facing wall, and provide winter protection with a dry mulch; in colder areas, grow in containers in loam-based compost such as John Innes No. 3, water freely when in growth but sparingly in winter, and apply a balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from spring until flowering; for more advice, see Agapanthus cultivation

Watering: Water regularly in growth, keeping soil lightly moist but well drainedSunlight: Full sunHarmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

How to Prune drooping closed African lily?

No pruning required except cutting back dead flower stems, but allow them to remain until spring, because the seedheads look attractive over winter