African lily 'Castle of Mey' Agapanthus 'Castle of Mey'

ABOUT
'Castle of Mey' is a clump-forming herbaceous perennial, to about 70cm high, with mid-green, strap-like foliage. Rounded umbels of lavender-blue, funnel-shaped flowers, each with a darker blue midrib, appear from mid-summer to mid-autumn
About this plant
Names
Family
Agapanthaceae
Synonyms
African lily 'Castle of Mey'
Characteristics
Foliage type
Deciduous
Height
0.5-1 metres
Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Hardiness zones
H5
Light
Full Sun
Pruning
In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter
Soil
SoilChalk, Loam, Sand
Suitable locations
Hardiness zone
Cut Flowers Wall-side Borders Drought Resistant Flower borders and beds Cottage & Informal Garden Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Pests
Watch out for agapanthus gall midge
Diseases
A virus disease may be a problem