African lily 'Rhone' Agapanthus 'Rhone'

ABOUT
'Rhone' is a clump-forming, herbaceous perennial to about 80cm, with dark green, strap-shaped leaves and dark flower stems. Large, rounded heads of funnel-shaped, mid- to dark blue flowers are produced from early to late summer
About this plant
Names
Family
Agapanthaceae
Synonyms
African lily 'Rhone'
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 Coastal Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants
Propogation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Pests
Generally pest free but watch out for agapanthus gall midge
Diseases
A virus disease may be a problem