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African lily 'Blitzza'

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An evergreen, clump-forming herbaceous perennial with strap-like mid-green leaves and tall, sturdy stems producing umbels of trumpet-shaped pure white flowers in summer

Scientific classification

Species: African lily 'Blitzza' (Agapanthus 'Blitzza')
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 'Blitzza'

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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 'Blitzza'

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African lily 'Blitzza' 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

Remove leaves as they naturally die back, deadhead complete flower stems as flowers go over

Propagation

Propagate by seed when ripe in autumn or spring and keep seedlings in cold frame overwinter - they will flower in 2-3years or propagate by division every three to four years in spring

Growing

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas mulch hardy hybrids in winter. In containers grow in a loam based compost (JINo.3). Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly from spring until flowering. For more information see agapanthus cultivation. May need winter protection

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