How to grow Cape Agapanthus

Agapanthus africanus subsp. africanus

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A africanus subspecies africanus is not suitable as a garden plant except in rockeries. They are best grown in containers in a well drained, slightly acid sandy mix and appear happiest if pot bound. They seem to grow best in shallow containers and will flower regularly if fed with a slow release fertiliser.¹

How long does Cape Agapanthus take to grow?

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Footnotes

¹ Agapanthus africanus on PlantzAfrica