Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue'

Also Known As

Bressingham Blue African Lily
Bressingham Blue Lily of the Nile
Bressingham Blue Perennial Lily-of-the-Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 30"-35"
W: 12"-23"

planting zones

7b-10b

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Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue' plant details

Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue' is a fast-growing broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and lavender flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 23 IN - wide, 30 IN - 35 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and lavender blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue'

USDA Zones: 7b - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Lily of the Nile. This was selected at Bressingham Gardens by the legendary Alan Bloom and is derivative from the garden-proven Headsbourne hybrids that are noted for hardiness and excellent flowers. This pick of the litter has 2-1/2' stems with baseball sized flowerheads of a good dark blue. This will be good for zone 7 with a nice deep mulch. We tend to be mulch-happy with our Agapanthus because when the weather forecast says it will be 20° F in Port Townsend where we are, we can count on it being 6-10 degrees colder here. We're doing penance for something in our past lives.

By: Far Reaches Farm

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Bressingham Blue'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant