Does Lily of the Nile come back every year?

Does Lily of the Nile come back every year?

With proper care, agapanthus flowering occurs repeatedly for several weeks throughout the season, then this perennial powerhouse returns to put on another show the next year. Agapanthus is a nearly indestructible plant and, in fact, most agapanthus varieties self-seed generously and may even become somewhat weedy.

When should lily of the Nile be pruned?

Deciduous varieties – Cut back agapanthus stems to about 4 inches (10 cm.) above the ground at the end of the blooming season. However, if you like the texture and structure that spent plants provide to the winter landscape, cutting back agapanthus can wait until early spring.

Do Lily of the Nile multiply?

Yes! Agapanthus multiply by sending out underground stems called Rhizomes. These stems emerge from the ground as new plants that are identical to the original plant.

Which Agapanthus is the hardiest?

Agapanthus ‘Arctic Star’ This is the best hardy white variety for the garden.

Can Lily of the Nile grow in full sun?

Grow Agapanthus in full sun or partial shade (partial shade is recommended in warm inland areas of the West) and rich, well-drained soil.

How do you winterize Agapanthus?

Dig up the tubers and brush off the soil. Allow the tubers to dry out for a few days in a dry, warm location. Then store the tubers wrapped in newspaper in a cool, dark location. Optimum temperatures for Agapanthus winter storage are 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 10 C.).

What is the best fertilizer for Agapanthus?

The best Agapanthus fertilizers will be fairly balanced, such as 10-10-10 or 5-5-5, or slightly higher in phosphorus than nitrogen. Agapanthus grown outdoors will die back in winter. Spread a heavy mulch around the root zone to protect the plant from the cold.

How tall does the Agapanthus Lily of the Nile get?

It forms big clumps with broad, arching leaves, with stems to 45 feet tall bearing up to 100 blue flowers. White (‘Albus’), double (‘Flore Pleno’), and light to fairly dark blue selections, as well as some with striped leaves, are available. Often sold as Agapanthus africanus, Agapanthus umbellatus.

Where does the lily of the Nile come from?

Agapanthus is a summer-flowering bulb for Southern gardens. Sometimes called African lily and lily of the Nile, it is originally from South Africa. Agapanthus makes an elegant addition to any landscape. Its strap-like leaves make an excellent ground cover and its conspicuous flowers bloom all summer long.

What kind of flower does an Agapanthus have?

Agapanthus grow in upright clumps from fleshy rhizomes that produce short, tuberous roots. Agapanthus are prized for their spectacular spherical flower clusters packed with up to 20-100 tubular to bell-shaped flowers.

How big are the heads of Agapanthus headbournes?

Among the hardiest Lilies of the Nile, award-winning Agapanthus ‘Headbourne Hybrids’ produces large rounded clusters, 3-4 in. wide (7-10 cm), of funnel-shaped flowers in variable shades of light and dark violet-blue. Each flower head is packed with 70 to 75 florets.