Agapanthus Back in Black
Agapanthus Back in Black
Agapanthus x africanus Back in Black
African Lily, Lily of the Nile
Field of plants much less developed than in the photo with leaves measuring 1 to 2 cm (0 to 1in) that eventually disappeared quickly, but for the past week, new leaves have been appearing on 6 out of 7 young plants.
Marie, 20/04/2020
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Description
Agapanthus Back in Black is a Dutch variety obtained in 2005 that represents a true novelty, both in terms of its colour and its good hardiness. It flowers late from July to August, producing surprisingly almost black flower stalks that bear umbels of very dark blue-black flowers. They emerge above evergreen foliage, which is decorative even outside of the flowering period. This beautiful plant is also resistant to cold, which is a significant advantage in cooler climate regions.
The Back in Black Agapanthus belongs to the lily family. This hybrid variety is derived, among others, from the Agapanthus africanus species, an evergreen plant with fleshy roots native to South Africa. This variety thrives in meadows that experience summer rainfall. It develops a clump of linear, shiny dark green foliage, which can reach 1m (3ft) in diameter over time and remains highly ornamental even in winter. The spherical umbels of 20 to 30 flowers rise above, carried by slightly longer stems, up to 80cm (32in) in height, which are initially green and gradually become a very dark purple. Flowering occurs between July and September depending on the region.
This evergreen variety is quite hardy, down to about -15°C (5°F) under good conditions. The substrate should be perfectly well-drained, the situation sheltered, and the plant protected by winter mulching. In the coldest regions, plant it in a pot exposed on a sunny terrace in summer and store it in winter. It is a plant that thrives by the seaside, in an English cottage, and even in a city garden. It goes well with perennials. When cut and placed in a vase, the flowers will bring freshness and a lot of originality to the house.
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Botanical data
Agapanthus
x africanus
Back in Black
Amaryllidaceae
African Lily, Lily of the Nile
Cultivar or hybrid
Planting and care
The Back in Black Agapanthus is cultivated in full sun in a hot location, in a protected and south-facing area. It is resistant to drought as well as cold. Place it in a soil that is rich and moist, but especially well-drained in winter. Water Agapanthus regularly during the growth period (twice a week). However, avoid watering them during the resting phase. In winter, Agapanthus fears excess humidity and does not like waterlogged soils. That is why it is good to mulch the base with a layer of dead leaves about 20cm (8in) thick, covering it all with a wire mesh to prevent wind damage. Additionally, snow is a very good protection against excess humidity and cold. In a pot, bring the plant indoors for shelter.
When planting, bury the bulb 30cm (12in) deep in a leaf and compost soil mix, as the roots are fleshy. Once established in the ground, do not disturb Agapanthus anymore. Remove faded leaves in autumn. Cut off the faded stems so that the plant does not exhaust itself producing seeds.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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