Agapanthus 'Gold Strike'PBR (v)
African lily 'Gold Strike'
An evergreen perennial to about 50cm, producing a clump of narrow, light green, strap-shaped leaves edged with cream. Rounded umbels of funnel-shaped, blue and white striped flowers open from dark blue buds from mid-summer to early autumn
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Cream Green Variegated | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Autumn | Blue | Cream Green Variegated | ||
| Winter | Cream Green Variegated |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
In very mild areas, grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Otherwise grow in a container and position in full sun. Water during the growing season and liquid feed monthly from spring to flowering. Overwinter the whole container in a cool greenhouse. See agapanthus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Mediterranean climate plants
- City and courtyard gardens
- Patio and container plants
Pruning
No need to cut down in the autumn, as the seedheads look attractive over winter
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge
Diseases
May be susceptible to a virus
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