Agapanthus inapertus ‘Delft Blue’
| Flowering | Umbels of trumpet-shaped, pale violet-blue flowers with a darker stripe down the centre of each petal. |
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| Size | Will reach a height of 1.2m and a spread of 1m after 2-5 years. |
| Maintenance | Low maintenance and low water requirements. Remove spent flower heads. |
| Position | A very hardy plant which tolerates full sun and coastal conditions. Frost Hardy, dormant in winter. |
| Uses | A spectacular plant for borders, rockeries, garden beds, lining garden beds or pathways and in containers. |
| At a glance | Full sun, Promise to flower, Hardy, Bird and Butterfly Attracting. |
This spectacular variety produces spherical clusters of lovely, trumpet-shaped blue blossoms. Each delicate flower is striped with a very pale pastel, which is also reminiscent of its namesake pottery, Delft Blue pottery of the Netherlands. An attractive, deciduous cultivar and a wonderful choice for the summer garden.
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