Lily of the Nile Seeds - Agapanthus African Blue Lily Flower Seed

Lily of the Nile Seeds

25 Seeds
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4.99
50 Seeds
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8.99

SEASON

Perennial

USDA ZONES

6 - 10

HEIGHT

32 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Blue

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Well-drained, pH 5.8 - 7.2

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

No

LATIN NAME

Agapanthus headbourne

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Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus Headbourne Blue) - Starting Lily of the Nile seeds is a great way to grow this lovely perennial! For colder climates, grow Agapanthus Lily of the Nile plants in containers so that they can be brought indoors to winter in a bright, sunny location. Lily of the Nile, also known as African Blue Lily, is a rare and very precious source of blue color for the summer garden.

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Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

72 - 75F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

21 - 35 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Cover seeds lightly with soil

SOWING RATE

3 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seed moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

18 inches

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Agapanthus LIly of the Nile Seed Packets
Outsidepride Lily of the Nile Seeds (Agapanthus Headbourne Blue) is a stunning perennial that delivers striking blue and lavender blooms. Our Agapanthus thrives in full sun, growing up to 32 inches tall and producing vibrant flowers each summer. Great for borders, containers, or as a captivating cut flower, it’s an easy-to-grow choice that adds long-lasting color and elegance to any garden. Available in 25 or 50 seeds per packet, our plant is a must-have for gardeners seeking beauty and simplicity.
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Vibrant Blooms
Enhance your outdoor space with our Agapanthus Headbourne Blue. Featuring vibrant blue and lavender flowers, our Agapanthus thrives in full sun, creating a striking display in your garden. Great for borders, containers, or as long-lasting cut flowers, it brings beauty and elegance year after year.
LIly of the NIle in Bloom
Hardy & Long Lasting
Our Agapanthus plants live to offer vibrant blue and lavender blooms with minimal care. These hardy perennials thrive year after year, bringing lasting beauty and elegance to your garden. With low-maintenance growth, our Agapanthus is the perfect addition for effortless beauty.
Butterfly on LIle of the Nile Flowers
Attracts Pollinators
Our plants thrive to not only add stunning blue and lavender blooms to your garden but also attract beneficial pollinators like butterflies. The vibrant flowers create a beautiful, pollinator-friendly garden that supports local habitat while offering long-lasting beauty with minimal care.
Lile of the Nile Plants For Borders & Containers
Great for Borders & Containers
Our plants thrive to deliver stunning blue and lavender blooms, perfect for adding vibrant color to your garden. Great for borders or containers, Our lily bulbs for planting create beautiful, low-maintenance displays that last for seasons, attracting pollinators and providing year-round beauty.
Agapanthus Headbourne Easy To Grow Perennial
Our Agapanthus Headbourne is a vibrant and easy-to-grow perennial that brings stunning blue and lavender blooms to your garden. Great for USDA zones 6-10, Our Agapanthus bulbs thrive in both garden beds and containers. With minimal care, it delivers beautiful blooms year after year, making it perfect for gardeners who want enduring color without the hassle. Whether planted along borders or in pots, Our Agapanthus adds elegance to any landscape, attracting pollinators and creating a stunning focal point with ease.
LIly of the NIle Plants Started From Seed
Starting Our Agapanthus seeds is a wonderful way to grow this captivating perennial in your garden. In colder climates, plant Our Agapanthus bulbs in containers to bring indoors during winter, ensuring vibrant blooms year-round. Known as the African Blue Lily, it produces rare and stunning blue flowers that add an elegant touch to your summer garden. With minimal care, Our Agapanthus thrives in various settings, whether in garden beds or containers, offering long-lasting beauty and color season after season.
Planting Directions For Lily of the Nile Plants
Our Agapanthus flower seeds are simple to plant and establish, making them perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners. To start, soak the seeds overnight to soften the outer shell, then sow them 1/4 inch deep in a well-draining mix. Keep the soil moist and maintain a temperature of 70-75°F (21-24°C) until germination, which takes 2-3 weeks. Once the seedlings emerge, provide ample light and gradually acclimate them to outdoor conditions before transplanting. With these easy techniques, you’ll enjoy vibrant blooms in no time!

Lily of the Nile (Agapanthus Headbourne Blue) - Starting Lily of the Nile seeds is a great way to grow this lovely perennial! For colder climates, grow Agapanthus Lily of the Nile plants in containers so that they can be brought indoors to winter in a bright, sunny location. Lily of the Nile, also known as African Blue Lily, is a rare and very precious source of blue color for the summer garden. It has big, bloom-happy stalks that reach up to 36 inches in the air with lush foliage beneath. The big attraction is the 3 - 4 inch blooms in all shades of blue and lavender, and sometimes white. You will love this floriferous, easy-to-grow treasure!

Agapanthus Headbourne Blue is among the hardiest Lily of the Nile plants you can grow, with large, showy flowers blooming in July and August. They are perfect in large containers, along borders in the garden, and they make excellent year-round house plants with their foliage being as beautiful as their blooms! The African Lily flower is excellent for cutting, and they are long-lasting in the vase.

Growing Lily of the Nile seeds is easy to do, but it requires patience. When started from flower seed, Lily of the Nile will bloom after two or three years and then for many, many years to come. When sowing, cover the Lily of the Nile seeds lightly, keep humidity high, and maintain temperatures at 72 - 75F. Germination takes anywhere from 21 - 35 days. Continue to grow the young African Lily plants on in full sun (or very bright light indoors), spacing them 18 inches apart in the garden. After the blooms, attractive seedpods arise to continue the color show.

Common Questions

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Does agapanthus grow better in containers or in the ground?

A

Thes flowers grow well in both containers and the ground. However, pots can yield especially robust plants, since agapanthus benefits from some root restriction.

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My plants’ leaves are turning yellow, what is wrong?

A

This is a natural part of the process of older foliage dying back. Remove yellow and dying foliage. New leaves will grow from the center of your plant and replace the dying foliage.

Q

My plant no longer produces as many blooms as it used to, do I need to start over?

A

This typically indicates that your plant needs to be divided.

Q

What are some good ways to use agapanthus in my garden or landscape?

A

These flowers are spectacular when planted in large swathes, mixed borders, accent plants for containers, coastal gardens and they make excellent cut flowers.

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Do the flowers attract pollinators?

A

Yes, bees, birds, butterflies and hummingbirds all enjoy agapanthus flowers.

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