Agapanthus inapertus ssp holandii

Both of the following wild collected species are growing on the south facing bank at the ramp to the exhibition hall. Growing and flowering best in soil with high moisture content yet well drained until flowering has finished. Then a dryer root zone throughout the late autumn, winter until growth recommences in April:

• Agapanthus caulescens: Spectacularly large heads of mid blue flowers. Native to Temperate S. Africa

• Agapanthus inapertus ssp. hollandii: The flowers are held down in the head on a 1.5m strong stem. Watch the bees almost disappear up the perianth tube in their quest for nectar. S.Africa, Transvall