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Agapanthus Blue Moon

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis Blue Moon
African Lily, Lily of the Nile

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An Agapanthus with late flowering, offering very pale blue-grey flowers on compact umbels carried by sturdy stems that are 80cm (32in) tall. Its ribbon-like foliage, semi-evergreen, forms a beautiful bundle of greenery. This highly graphic plant is only moderately hardy, it will thrive on the terrace in full sun, or in beds under mild climate, in well-drained soil that remains moist during the growth and flowering period.
Flower size
12 cm
Height at maturity
80 cm
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Description

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'Blue Moon' offers a late and quite unusual flowering: its compact umbels, carried by robust stems, bear flowers of a very pale grey-blue, a delicate colour with lunar accents that perfectly matches that of dark blue or white varieties. Its broad and ribbon-like foliage, which forms a beautiful bunch of greenery, is mostly deciduous. This variety is only moderately hardy, it will thrive on a sunny terrace, or in beds under mild climates, in well-drained soil that remains moist during the growth and flowering period.

 

Both originating from South Africa, Agapanthus umbellatus (or africanus) should not be confused with Agapanthus praecox, even though these two species naturally hybridize in the wild or in our gardens. Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis is a robust plant that grows in South Africa, from the Cape Province to Natal.

The recent hybrid cultivar 'Blue Moon' develops and multiplies quite rapidly from a stump with fleshy rhizomes, forming a dense clump of linear foliage, quite wide, of a bright green, with a minimum diameter of 50cm (20in), expanding over time. Flowering generally begins in July, sometimes in August-September depending on the regions. This variety is often the last to bloom in the garden. Solid stems, 80cm (32in) to 1m (3ft) high, carry at their ends compact, hemispherical, and dense umbels where about thirty small, campanulate, very pale grey-blue flowers are tightly packed, carried by long peduncles. Agapanthus is a flowering plant capable of living up to 75 years. Its powerful roots can lift the paving of a pathway.

 

Agapanthus 'Blue Moon', with its late flowering in a beautiful mother-of-pearl tone that dominates a well-furnished clump, lacks elegance. It harmonizes with all the colours of the garden. It is appreciated in beds, but also in a pot on the terrace where it brings an exotic touch. Unfortunately, it is semi-hardy and disappears below -8°C (17.6°F), which is why it should be given a protected and south-facing location, and an thick mulch should be placed at its base. Whether in beds, borders, large rockeries, pots, or planters, Agapanthus is suitable for a wide variety of uses. It is particularly suitable for mild coastal climates. 'Blue Moon' is very beautiful when associated with other variegated or non-variegated varieties, with white, mauve, or dark blue flowers in a minimalist setting. It is also very decorative in beds with an exotic connotation, with Kniphofias, Hemerocallis, Crocosmias, or Tulbaghia.

 

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Agapanthus Blue Moon (Flowering) Flowering
Agapanthus Blue Moon (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour grey
Flowering time August to September
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 12 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description Pale blue-grey.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Evergreen.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 80 cm
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Agapanthus

Species

praecox subsp. orientalis

Cultivar

Blue Moon

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

African Lily, Lily of the Nile

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference850921

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Planting and care

Plant the 'Blue Moon' Agapanthus stumps by covering them with at least 10cm (4in) of good soil so they are more resistant to cold. It is essential to install them in spring and mulch them in winter. For pot cultivation, use 5 young plants for a 24cm (9in) pot and shelter your pots in winter. They prefer a rich and moist but well-drained soil, enriched with sand. Water them regularly during the growth period (twice a week). However, avoid watering them afterwards. They fear excess moisture in winter. This variety particularly thrives in rockeries and containers. A sandy mixture that is rich, light and well-drained should be used. This plant seems to prefer shallow containers and will flower abundantly if regularly fed with slow-release fertilizer.

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Planting period

Best planting time April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 3 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Rich, loamy and well-drained

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs protection

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