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Agapanthus praecox 'Purple Cloud'
A large clump-forming perennial with strap-like, strong broad bright green leaves. On spikes it has umbels of semi-pendulous deep-purple flowerheads in summer, the stems may grow up to 1.5 mt tall. Grows in many soil types, but they must be well-drained. Flowers best in a sunny site, avoid heavy frost. God plant for difficult steep baks, edging drives or the back of a border.
Genus
Agapanthus
Species
praecox
Cultivar
'Purple Cloud'
Common name
African lily
Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
1 m
Width
1 m
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Semi-evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Grows in exposed or coastal sites. / Grows in sun or semi-shade / Will tolerate moderate frosts
Magnificent / Structure / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Medium, height 0.6 to 1.2 metres.
Availability
All our current stock has been dispatched out to retailers. If they have none left for you, we are growing another crop to supply as soon as possible.
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