Blue Lily of The Nile - African Lily (Agapanthus africanus blue) Agapanthus africanus is native to Southern Africa. It is grown for the dark, glossy, strap-shaped leaves. Flowers are borne on long erect stems 3 feet or taller. Makes good background plants or edging along a fence, driveway, or wall. These plants can thrive on conditions of neglect and naturalize readily. They also make excellent tub and container specimens and can be used in cut flower arrangements. In cold winter areas they should be brought indoors for the winter. Rounded heads of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers from July to September held above bold clumps of strap-like, mid-green leaves. These beautiful African lilies provide valuable late summer interest in a sunny, well-drained border or large patio pot. Grows as PERENNIAL in zones 7-9. Must be grown in pots and brought indoors in lower zones.
J**S
Not the best plant to grow from seed
Twenty years ago, we could find agapanthus plants in our local garden center. Since we definitely can't grow my favorite flowers (hydrangeas) here, we thought the agapanthus would be a nice option. We planted some but being newbies to desert living we didn't realize that "full sun" did not mean "full desert sun with 110 degree temperatures". They all fried and died.Plants are no longer sold here, probably because they really aren't for a desert planting zone (10). I've had some success with non zone 10 plants that don't require high humidity by planting them in a more shaded, protected area so when I saw these seeds on Amazon, I thought I would try them.The seeds arrived with no planting info (always an annoyance), so I did internet research and found my first big problem with these. The product description fails to mention that it takes a minimum of two years to bloom. Since I've see the actual plants I should have known better. The leaves and stems are thick and succulent and it takes quite a while for that kind of growth to develop.Following instructions found on the internet (and confirmed by an old gardening book), I started the seeds inside. I used a clear, double topped egg carton to create twelve little "terrariums" to start the seeds. I've found that I have a much higher success rate starting seeds that way. After setting in a south facing window, I had three germinate within ten days. I waited another week; but, nothing further happened. I've since moved the seedlings outside but since they don't seem very robust I can't say that I have high hopes.I'm giving these seeds two stars since some actually did germinate but that's the best I can do given the lack of planting instructions, failure to mention slow growth rate and low germination. If you can find agapanthus in your local garden center, that would be the way to go.
T**A
Didn't germinate
I have only tried to germinate 4 seeds and I saw on the package that it said could take 1 month to germinate??? I find this really strange, I have never bought seeds like this. I wish I'd spared myself the effort and just bought seedlings at my neighborhood garden store, then I would have agapanthus now (instead of not). I have more seeds to try to maybe this will change but this was a disappointment. I saw other bad reviews but I figured in Houston TX where it's humid and warm and I have good dirt, I really ought to have a good shot at getting these to grow.
S**C
this year they didn't do well because of the weather or bad soil, don't know which
We grow some each year, this year they didn't do well because of the weather or bad soil, don't know which, but the plants grew but without any enthusiasm. probably my fault. David
L**B
Two Stars
Three plants from 50 seeds :(
C**U
Seeds came nothing sprouted.
Service was good seeds must have been old or something because not one of them even germinated. I planted them in aflat bowl and kept them watered and had a grow light over them. After a few weeks I checked and nothing came of them.
R**R
no growth
was not able to get the seed to sprout planted two different way in ground and in pot the end
R**.
One Star
They didn't grow. None of them
V**L
Blue African Lily of the Nile Seeds
Too early to provide feedback about quality of seeds. It takes 6-8 weeks sowing time. Seeds were shipped promptly and in good condition.
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