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Agapanthus campanulatus


Bell Agapanthus, Bloulelie
                                                               

Agapanthus campanulatus

Bell Agapanthus (e), Bloulelie(a), leta-laphofu (ss), ubani(z), ugebeleweni (x)

 

Type

Size

Characteristics

Flowers

Position

Bulb

1m

Hardy, deciduous, clump forming.

Blue

Sun

Hardy, deciduous clump forming perennial with strap-like leaves produced on a stem-like base. It has umbels of pale to deep blue flowers with a darker stripe. These are carried at the end of long stems from Dec. to Mar. Plant in full sun in rich well-drained soil. As they are deciduous plant in clumps in an evergreen, mixed herbaceous border. Although they are winter dormant they do tolerate water in winter. The rhizomes and roots are used medicinally and as a protective charm. If you visit Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve look out for them blooming in amongst the rocks.