African lily 'Malmo'

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A very compact, deciduous, clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped mid-green leaves and short, sturdy stems which produce small panicles of trumpet-shaped dark blue flowers in the summer. One of the smallest agapanthus cultivars

Scientific classification

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

Harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
Toxicity: Herbaceous Perennial
Plant type: 0.1-0.5 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 'Malmo' pictures

Distribution of African lily 'Malmo'

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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 'Malmo'

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African lily 'Malmo' care guide

Water regularly in growth, reduce when dormant or cool
Watering: Full sun
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Watering

Water regularly in growth, reduce when dormant or cool

Fertilizing

Balanced feed monthly during spring and summer 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 or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter and take containers under cover. See agapanthus cultivation

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