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African lily 'Evening Eclipse'

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An evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-shaped mid-green leaves and sturdy stems which produce panicles of nodding, dark blue buds, opening to dark violet-blue flowers in the summer

Scientific classification

Species: African lily 'Evening Eclipse' (Agapanthus 'Evening Eclipse')
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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African lily 'Evening Eclipse' pictures

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Distribution of African lily 'Evening Eclipse'

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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 'Evening Eclipse'

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African lily 'Evening Eclipse' 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

Cut back in autumn as foliage goes brown. Cut back flower spikes as they go over, unless you want to keep seedheads for winter interest

Propagation

Sow seed when ripe or in spring, keep in cold frame whilst small and protect in winter. Divide clumps in Spring every two-three years

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas mulch in winter. In containers, grow in a loam-based compost (JI No.3),may need winter protection. See agapanthus cultivation

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