Agapanthus x africanus Pitchoune Violet - African Lily

The agapanthus PITCHOUNE Violet 'MILL04' stands out for its unique colour, its floriferousness and its compact habit. This deciduous bulbous plant adorns itself in June-July with numerous umbels of a very bright dark violet. They are carried by strong stems above the clump of ribbon-like leaves. This perennial prefers full sun, but also flowers in partial shade. Plant it in a rich and well-drained soil, in a pot, in a border or a bed.

This new variety 'Pitchoune Violet' was created in 2020 by an American breeder, Luen Miller, and is protected by a European Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) certificate. It belongs to the Liliaceae family and comes from the cross-breeding of different species from South Africa, including Agapanthus africanus.

The agapanthus 'Pitchoune Violet' develops, like all agapanthus, from a short rhizome with fleshy roots. It forms a dwarf clump that will not exceed 50 cm in all directions. It is composed of elongated, green leaves that usually disappear in winter. From the early summer, umbels of 10 to 15 cm in diameter appear at the top of short and robust stems. The flowers are a unique dark violet among agapanthus varieties. It is a floriferous and hardy variety, down to -15°C in well-drained soil.

Place your agapanthus 'Pitchoune Violet' at the forefront of your beds or in a border. It is perfect due to its small size. Combine it with other varieties from the Pitchoune range, such as Pitchoune White with white flowers or Pitchoune Blue with blue flowers. The Golden Drop agapanthus with its variegated foliage can bring some light to your composition. In regions with harsher climates, prefer planting it in a large container on a terrace or balcony. This way, you can easily protect it or even store it in a frost-free area during winter. The flowers are perfect for creating lovely bouquets.