Agapanthus 'Snowstorm' (PBR)
Compact, easy care and drought tolerant, Snow Storm is one of the Storm? series of agapanthus that produce more flower stems than any other agapanthus. When mature, this vigorous plant bears up to 100 stems topped with spheres of white flowers per plant per season - all bursting forth together to create masses of long-lasting white blooms. Snow Storm grows to a compact 75 cm, an ideal height for landscapes and container plantings, as most other agapanthus are either much taller or shorter.
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Agapanthus
African lilies (Agapanthus) are clump-forming perennials from southern Africa that grow from fleshy rhizomes. Above a tuft of strap-shaped leaves, sturdy leafless stems carry rounded umbels of trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of blue, violet or white in summer. Gardeners value them for their graphic, long-lasting display and easy culture.
Esposizione e terreno
African lilies need a warm spot in full sun to flower well; light shade is tolerated but reduces flowering. They prefer a light, fertile and above all well-drained soil, as standing water in winter is fatal. Deciduous types withstand moderate frost, evergreen types much less, so in colder areas the latter are best grown in pots.
Potatura e cura
No pruning is needed: simply cut faded flower stems back to the base. Water regularly in summer, letting the soil dry out between waterings, and feed potted plants once a year with a fertiliser rich in potash and phosphorus. Plants dislike being moved and flower best once well established; in winter protect the base with a thick mulch or bring pots to a frost-free place.
Utilizzo in giardino
Agapanthus suit borders, beds, gravel and contemporary gardens, and are popular in coastal gardens because they cope with wind and sea spray. Compact types are ideal for pots and patio containers. The long-stemmed flower heads also make good cut flowers.
Caratteristiche
Botanica
| Famiglia | Amaryllidaceae |
| Genere | Agapanthus |
| Cultivar | 'Snowstorm' |
Fioritura
| Periodo di fioritura | june, july |
| Colore (fiore) | white |
Fogliame
| Sempreverde | no |
| Colore (fogliame) | green |
Portamento
| Altezza | 50 cm, 100 cm |
Posizione
| Rusticità | -5 °C |
| Tipo di terreno | neutral |
| Esposizione | sun |
| Umidità del terreno | normal |
Utilizzo
| Tipo (uso) | ground cover, in group, terrace plant |