Agapanthus africanus

Organogenesis and somatic embryogenesis from young flower buds of Agapanthus africanus Hoffmans.

Agapanthus africanus blue produces trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers in late summer.

Neither agapanthus africanus, the African lily, nor galtonia, the summer hyacinth, are fully hardy.

I bought some smaller varieties last year including one called Charlotte, but the huge ones such as Agapanthus africanus, usually found in grand plantings, do not like too much sun on their fleshy leaves, which may burn, so try and give them some shade.

One, agapanthus africanus, the evergreen species, has broad strap-like leaves and large heads of flowers.

The flowers are borne in large clusters, nowhere near the size of Agapanthus africanus, but you still get that sunny seaside feel whenever you see them.

10 Agapanthus One of my favourites and I think the most beautiful of all the summer flowering bulbs is Agapanthus africanus.