Product description
A herbaceous perennial with richly coloured blooms which is well suited in most garden flower displays. The Agapanthus ‘Royal velvet’, more commonly known as African Lily, is a beautiful variety with long, strap-like, dark green foliage that clumps beneath tall stems which carry clusters of deep purple flowers in Summer with even deeper purple, near black, stripes along each petal. A very eye-catching display that can be planted in any position as part of a shrub bed thanks to its stalks.
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils and keep in full sun. Be sure to water well in the Summer months and keep in a sheltered position during the Winter to avoid harsh winds. Mulching is highly recommended in the Winter to protect from frosts. Avoid waterlogging in the Winter.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
African Lily
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet'
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet'
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Product description
A herbaceous perennial with richly coloured blooms which is well suited in most garden flower displays. The Agapanthus ‘Royal velvet’, more commonly known as African Lily, is a beautiful variety with long, strap-like, dark green foliage that clumps beneath tall stems which carry clusters of deep purple flowers in Summer with even deeper purple, near black, stripes along each petal. A very eye-catching display that can be planted in any position as part of a shrub bed thanks to its stalks.
Plant in moist, humus-rich, well-drained soils and keep in full sun. Be sure to water well in the Summer months and keep in a sheltered position during the Winter to avoid harsh winds. Mulching is highly recommended in the Winter to protect from frosts. Avoid waterlogging in the Winter.
Please Note: When purchasing plants please consider that each live item is unique and may, therefore, differ from the images shown, which are for illustration purposes only. This plant will be supplied in a grower’s pot.
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Garden Plant Size Guide
Plants in larger pots can be multiple years older than their smaller counterparts with more mature root systems and foliage. This makes them able to thrive as a full size plant in your garden quicker than smaller alternatives.
The most common size of pot that garden plants come in are 9cm/1L/3L/5L this is in reference to the diameter at the top of the pot.
9cm potted plants still remain the most popular cost effective option though, they just may take a little patience to allow them to grow into full maturity once planted in your garden.
Plant specs, care guide & tips
Key features
Specifications
When to plant
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Planting and period of interest times are general guidelines and may vary based on your location and conditions. For best results, consult local gardening resources.
Instructions
Top Tip
Mulch or use horticultural fleece to protect the plant’s roots against frost damage in winter.
How to Water
Water regularly, keeping the soil consistently moist between spring and early autumn. Provide water more sparingly outside the growing season.
How to Plant
Choose a sunny sheltered spot and ensure the soil drains freely. Dig a generous hole and position the plant inside, planting with the crown just below the surface. Fill the hole in with soil, gently firming with your foot and water in well.
