Agapanthus — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Agapanthus recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Agapanthus africanus
Agapanthus africanus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Cultivation
Some forms of the plant tolerate several degrees of frost. They are best given a good mulch if temperatures lower than 0°c occur. Succeed in most soils, but prefers a light very well-drained porous soil with plenty of leaf-mold.
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Agapanthus campanulatus
Agapanthus campanulatus
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Cultivation
Agapanthus campanulatus is found in the summer-rainfall areas of southern Africa. It grows where the mean annual rainfall is in excess of 500mm, its season starting with the onset of the rains, the plant then going dormant as the dry season progresses. Plants are probably hardy to about -15°c, but are best if given a good mulch should temperatures lower than -5°c occur.
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Agapanthus praecox
Agapanthus praecox
Family: Amaryllidaceae
Cultivation
Agapanthus praecox is found mainly in the subtropical zone of Africa, just moving into the tropics. In the temperate zone it only really succeeds in the milder regions, and even then is likely to require extra protection, such as a mulch, in winter. Succeeds in most soils but it prefers a light very well-drained porous soil with plenty of leaf-mould.
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