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African lily 'Vallée du Cap'

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A deciduous, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped mid-green leaves with sturdy stems which produce large panicles of trumpet-shaped flowers in summer. These are very pale blue in bud, opening mid blue, with a darker blue mid-rib down the centre of each petal

Scientific classification

Species: African lily 'Vallée du Cap' (Agapanthus 'Vallée du Cap')
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: 0.1-0.5 metres
Spread: Deciduous
Foliage: Clump forming
Habit: Spring · Summer · Autumn
Season of interest: Full sun
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African lily 'Vallée du Cap' pictures

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Distribution of African lily 'Vallée du Cap'

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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 'Vallée du Cap'

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African lily 'Vallée du Cap' care guide

Water regularly in growth, keeping soil lightly moist but well drained
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly in growth, keeping soil lightly moist but well drained

Fertilizing

Balanced feed monthly from spring through midsummer growth

Pruning

In late autumn remove or tidy up any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

Growing

Grow 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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