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Agapanthus praecox 'Purple Cloud'
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
A large clump-forming perennial with strap-like, strong broad bright green leaves. On spikes it has umbels of semi-pendulous deep-purple flowerheads in summer, the stems may grow up to 1.5 mt tall. Grows in many soil types, but they must be well-drained. Flowers best in a sunny site, avoid heavy frost. God plant for difficult steep baks, edging drives or the back of a border.
Agapanthus
Species
praecox
Cultivar
'Purple Cloud'
African lily
Liliaceae
South Africa
DETAILS
1 m
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Semi-evergreen
Grows in most soil types
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Magnificent / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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