lily of the Nile
Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White'
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Division,Cutting,Seed Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 10
Flowers:
White Flowers
Sun:
part shade
Leaf:
Yes
Leaf Color:
green,white
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Care Level:
Medium
watering
Lilies of the Nile prefer moist but well-draining soil conditions and should generally be watered on a regular deep soaking cycle. Water when the soil feels dry to the touch, approximately once a week, making sure to water until the top 4-6 inches of soil are moist. During the hottest periods of the year, some plants may benefit from being watered twice a week. Do not allow the soil to become soggy.
sunlight
Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White') will need full sun in order to reach full flower potential. It does best when given 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day, with morning being the preferred time. It can still grow in partial shade, but will have fewer blooms.
pruning
Lily of the Nile should be pruned twice a year - once in the spring right before active growth, and then again in the fall after the last blooms. For spring pruning, remove any dead foliage and prune the plant back to just above the soil level. For fall pruning, cut back the stems by 1-third to 1-half of their original length. Always prune only the stems that have died or finished blooming, leaving enough stem length so the plant has the energy to bloom again the following year.
