- The flowers of Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' are a stunning deep velvety royal purple and are held in looser, more open clusters than many African lily varieties
- Look closely and you'll also notice that every petal has an almost black stripe
- A deciduous agapanthus, Royal Velvet is also one of the hardier varieties to grow
- Grow it in pots on the patio or else in garden borders where it will look stunning planted en masse
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Deciduous Perennial
- Flowers: Purple with black stripe July to August
- Height: 90cm
- Spread: 60cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil Type: Moist but well drained
Caring for your plant:
- Protect from frost and move into a shed or greenhouse for prolonged frost periods
- Protect the crown with a deep mulch from autumn
- Divide overcrowded plants in spring
