African lily 'Sofie'
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A deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped mid-green leaves and dense, rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped dark blue flowers in summer
Scientific classification
- Species
- African lily 'Sofie' (Agapanthus 'Sofie')
- Genus
- Agapanthus
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Toxicity
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Clump forming
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of African lily 'Sofie'
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 'Sofie'
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African lily 'Sofie' care guide
- Water regularly in growth, reduce when dormant or cool
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Water regularly in growth, reduce when dormant or cool
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced feed monthly during spring and summer growth
Pruning
PruningIn late autumn remove or tidy up any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division every three to four years in spring
Growing
GrowingGrow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter and take containers under cover. See agapanthus cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge
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