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Agapanthus praecox 'Purple Cloud'
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.
Genus
Agapanthus
Species
praecox
Cultivar
'Purple Cloud'
Common name
African lily
Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Magnificent / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
We have this currently available in a PB 6.5 container.
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