Agapanthus umbellatus 'Ovatus'
Umbellatus Ovatus is a African Lily which is very suitable as a pot plant. The floriferous plant is known to attracts bees and butterflies with its fragrant lilac-blue flowers. For best results grow in moist but well-drained soil in a sunny spot. In colder regions, mulch the roots to protect from frost in winter.
↕ 100 cm
❄ -5 °C
☀ sun
Flowering period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Planting period
jan
feb
Mar
apr
may
jun
jul
aug
sep
oct
nov
dec
Ideal (Sep–Jan)
Possible (until May)
Not recommended
Characteristics
Botanical
| Genus | Agapanthus |
| Species | umbellatus |
| Cultivar | 'Ovatus' |
Bloei
| Flowering period | july, august |
| Colour (flower) | blue |
Blad
| Colour (foliage) | green |
| Evergreen | yes |
Groeiwijze
| Height | 100 cm |
Standplaats
| Soil type | neutral |
| Winter hardiness | -5 °C |
| Location | sun |
| Soil moisture | normal |
Gebruik
| Type (use) | shrub, in group |