Buy African lily Agapanthus 'Twister ('Ambic001') (PBR)'

Agapanthus Twister ('Ambic001') (PBR)

African lily

The bicoloured blooms of this striking African lily really make it stand out from the crowd. Forming in generous clusters on upright stems, which rise above mounds of strappy foliage, the rich blue bases and white flaring petal tips of the relatively large, trumpet-shaped flowers put on an impressive display in borders and pots.

Agapanthus Twister is a first-rate mid- to late summer-flowering perennial, and if cut for the vase, the flowers can last for up to 10 days.

How to care for Agapanthus Twister ('Ambic001') (PBR):

Depending on the location of planting in the UK, these agapanthus can be semi-evergreen and hold onto their leaves in milder winters, though will typically lose them in colder regions or spells of weather. However, wrapping in a double layer of horticultural fleece and mulching around the base can safeguard the roots.

Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. Towards the end of September ease back on the watering and feeding of plants in containers to allow the foliage to toughen up.

Grow Agapanthus plants in rich fertile, well drained soil, in a sunny position. When growing in patio containers, use a soil based compost such as John Innes No.3.

Flowering period:

Eventual height:

0.5m

Eventual spread:

0.4m

Position:

Full sun

Rate of growth:

Average

Soil:

Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil

Hardiness:

Borderline hardy (will need protection in winter in colder areas)

This perennial is semi-evergreen so it can lose some of its leaves in winter. In colder regions or more exposed gardens, it may lose them all, but then fresh new growth appears again in spring.

Humans/Pets: Harmful if eaten