Species lily of the Nile
Strong green stem with elegant white flowers.

lily of the Nile

Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White'

The Lily of the Nile, or Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White' is a stunning plant with lush foliage and white flower heads that look like stars glowing on a summer night. Its dark green leaves make a great backdrop to the clusters of beautiful white flowers. It can handle cold weather better than other lilies, which makes it an excellent choice for cooler climates. It's a great accent plant for any garden, requiring very little maintenance; no need to deadhead or prune. The Lily of the Nile is an easy-to-care for, hardy plant with beautiful white blooms that can be enjoyed all summer long.

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.

Season

Fall
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Starts Flowering

Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

Starts Flowering

Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White' typically starts flowering in late spring or early summer, usually between May and July.

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