• Long strappy green leaves of the Agapanthus Purple Cloud Lily of the Nile
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Agapanthus Purple Cloud Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus Purple Cloud Lily of the Nile

Agapanthus Purple Cloud

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Why we love this plant!

Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud' is known for its tall flower spikes with deep purple blooms that attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Its strappy green leaves provide year-round structure, and its resilience to South East Queensland’s climate makes it a good option for borders, mass plantings, and low-maintenance gardens that promote local biodiversity.

Care Considerations

Watering preferences:

  • Moderate watering; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.

Mulching preferences:

  • Applying organic mulch helps retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

Fertilising preferences:

  • A balanced fertiliser can be applied in spring to promote healthy growth.

Pruning preferences:

  • Remove spent flower stalks and dead foliage to maintain appearance and encourage new growth.

Good to Know:

  • Attractive to native bees and hoverflies.

Plant Details
Common uses: Border planting, Container growing, Seasonal colour, Pollinator-friendly, Low maintenance garden, Drought hardy/tolerant, Robust/Hardy, Textural interest, Attractive foliage, Courtyard garden, and Colourful
Expected Height Range: 0.6 m - 0.9 m
Spread Range: 0.9 m - 1.2 m
Preferred positioning: Full sun, Partial sun, and Partial shade
Flower Season/s: Summer
Flower Colour/s:
Plant life cycle: Perennial
Habitat: A cultivated variety that does not occur naturally in the wild. Its parent species, Agapanthus africanus, is native to the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa, where it grows in mountainous regions with well-drained soils. 'Purple Cloud' thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, moist, well-drained soils.
Leaf information: Long, arching, strappy green leaves with a smooth surface and slightly glossy sheen.
Preferred Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soils, tolerating sandy, loamy, or clay soils, with consistent moisture during active growth but avoids waterlogging.
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