African lily 'Eggesford Sky' Agapanthus 'Eggesford Sky'

African lily 'Eggesford Sky'

ABOUT

'Eggesford Sky' is a herbaceous perennial to about 80cm, with glossy, strap-shaped leaves. Rounded umbels of pale blue flowers are produced on strong stems from mid-summer to early autumn

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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily 'Eggesford Sky'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.5-1 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

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