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African lily 'Phantom'

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Phantom' is a rather slow-growing herbaceous perennial up to 1.1m high with evergreen strap-shaped green leaves and (on mature plants) heads of flowers which are gently shaded from pale violet-blue at the tips to white in the throat, in late summer

Scientific classification

Species: African lily 'Phantom' (Agapanthus 'Phantom')
Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 1-1.5 metres
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: Evergreen
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Season of interest: Full sun
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Distribution of African lily 'Phantom'

Distribution map

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Culture

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Toxicity

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling

Quick identification of African lily 'Phantom'

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African lily 'Phantom' care guide

Even mild soil moisture supply, reduce water after foliage dies back fully
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Even mild soil moisture supply, reduce water after foliage dies back fully

Fertilizing

Diluted flowering bulb feed monthly spring pre bud development phase

Pruning

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

Propagation

Propagate by division between spring and early summer, or in early autumn after plants have finished flowering

Growing

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; in mild areas, grow outside in moisture-retentive but well-drained soil in full sun, and provide winter protection with a dry mulch; for more advice, see Agapanthus cultivation

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