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Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids

Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids

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Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids

Agapanthus Headbourne hybrids is a low growing variety good for the front of the border, for edges and specimen plantings. Being a hybrid mix, the flowers of this African Lily can range from dark blue through to white, with the majority blooming in a beautiful pale blue. This unique plant will produce a stunning display of flowers from May to September, making it a standout in any garden.

Standing at a height of up to 100cm when in bloom, with foliage reaching 40cm, this hardy perennial is easily maintained at a spread of 80cm. The glossy green, strap-like leaves add a touch of elegance to the garden, while the pale blue to dark blue flowers provide a pop of colour. Agapanthus Headbourne Hybrids thrives in moist, well-drained, sandy, loam soil and prefers a full sun position. Once established in a sheltered spot, it is hardy down to -10 degrees Celsius.

  • Height: Flowering to 100cm, foliage 40cm
  • Spread: Easily maintained to 80cm
  • Foliage Colour: Glossy green, strap like, narrow leaves
  • Flower Colour: Pale blue through to dark blue
  • Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
  • Position: Full Sun 
  • Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H4 (down to -10)
  • Type: Evergreen, a tuft of foliage stays over winter
Proven to be reasonable hardy and needs protection from only the most server conditions.

This evergreen plant is a tuft of foliage that stays over winter, proving to be reasonably hardy and only needing protection from the most severe conditions. It is supplied in a 9cm or 2 Litre pot, and the flower colours are a pot luck when buying, unless they are in bloom. However, the range of blues and pale blues in our hybrids is sure to impress.

The original Headbourne Hybrids were raised from seeds collected from the Kirstenbosh Botanic Gardens in Cape Town. These seeds were acquired by the Hon. Lewis Palmer and raised at his garden in Worthy, Hampshire in the 1940s. From the 300 seedlings that were raised, a range of Agapanthus were selected and named. The species of this range of hybrids is closest to Agapanthus campanulatus, giving it its hardiness and toughness in most areas of the UK. A winter mulch will help it thrive.

Unlike other species, these are deciduous Agapanthus, so do not be alarmed if the foliage disappears in winter. This hardy, evergreen perennial keeps a low covering of foliage through winter and is proven to be reasonably hardy, only needing protection from the most severe conditions. It is a semi-evergreen bulbous perennial from the Liliaceae family, commonly known as the African Lily. It is

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