African lily 'Leicester' Agapanthus 'Leicester'

African lily 'Leicester'

ABOUT

'Leicester' is a clump-forming perennial with strap-shaped foliage and rounded heads of clustered, white flowers borne on sturdy stems to 70cm tall in summer

Plant Info
Care
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About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily 'Leicester'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left for winter interest

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

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

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

  • insectPests

    Watch out for agapanthus gall midge

  • microbeDiseases

    A virus disease may be a problem