lily of the Nile
Agapanthus 'Cold Hardy White'
Overview
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.
Care Guide
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.
Light
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.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–10.
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.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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