African lily 'Purple Cloud' Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'

African lily 'Purple Cloud'

ABOUT

'Purple Cloud' is a deciduous plant forming a clump of strap-shaped leaves, with tall stems each bearing a large umbel of nodding, deep violet-blue flowers in mid and late summer

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Synonyms

      African lily 'Purple Cloud'

    • Common names

      Agapanthus inapertus 'Purple Cloud', Agapanthus 'Storm Cloud'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H5

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

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

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Clay, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Banks and Slopes Flower borders and beds City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest free

  • microbeDiseases

    Generally disease free, but a virus disease may be a problem