African lily 'Blue Ice' Agapanthus 'Blue Ice'

African lily 'Blue Ice'

ABOUT

'Blue Ice' is an evergreen perennial to about 1m, with strap-shaped, glossy leaves, purple at the base. Large rounded umbels of very pale blue flower are produced on strong, upright stems from mid-summer to early autumn

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily 'Blue Ice'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Evergreen

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H3

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    No need to cut down in autumn as the seedheads look attractive over winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Drought Resistant Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Coastal City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free but watch out for agapanthus gall midge

  • microbeDiseases

    A virus disease may be seen