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Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966

Also Known As

  • Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue Dwarf'
  • Brilliant Blue Dwarf Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

  • H: 12"-20"
  • W: 12"-18"

planting zones

  • 8a-11

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Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966 plant details

Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue and purple 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, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 12 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 20 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Compact Lily-of-the-Nile, semi-evergreen clumps are 12-18” wide and 20” tall; mid-summer flower stems to 30” topped by uniform heads of the deepest, rich blue flowers with purple striping down each petal. Basks in a sunny warm spot, with regular to occasional water in soil with decent drainage. Smaller stature makes it good for pots; nice cut flower.  USDA Zone 8  3" pot

Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966 plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' PP25966

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - dappled shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - drought tolerant
  • Soil Needs

    • alkaline
    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • heat tolerant
    • seaside / salt tolerant
    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • blue
    • purple
  • Wildlife

    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Texture

    • grassy
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