Blue Agapanthus
Agapanthus are sometimes referred to as, "Lily of the Nile,' and they were introduced into Australia from South Africa. The genus means, "Flower of Love,' from the Greek name, Agape; Agape means Love, Anthos means Flower. They are the only genus in the subfamily, Agapanthoideae. Agapanthus are characterized by their long, fleshly leaves, their tall stems which bear the heads of bell-shaped flowers. They are available in shades of blue, purple or white and are herbaceous perennials and bloom mainly in summer.
They survive really well in the often harsh, Australian environment yet their foliage is lush and green with a delicate and attractive appearance. Agapanthus plants are popular with gardeners due to their low maintenance and they create wonderful borders and features in gardens with their flowery balls suspended high on their sturdy stems.
Agapanthus are traditionally blue or white in colour but many interesting varieties are now available. These plants love full sun but will tolerate shade as well but the flowers are less prolific if grown in shady areas. They are not fussy about the soil conditions but favour free draining soil. Not only do they look good in the garden, they also provide a colourful display in pots or as cut flowers in a vase.
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An attractive flower Trudee @trudeehunter. Love the blue colour and can see with low maintenance, they are a favourite for gardeners.
Thank you Jo they are very prolific at the moment.
I like blue flowers
Me too @rmsbodybuilding. I am always amazed at how many different shades of blue there are in nature.
I would very much rather be there smelling the flowers, today! Nice images, especially the second one.
I'm not sure if Agapanthus have much of a fragrance but they certainly make up for it with their appearance.
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They are just to gorgeous great shots :)
Thank you for your visit and kind comment. Do they have them in Thailand?
Your most welcome my friend and yes they do i have seen them in different colors also i think the pink , red and also white if i can remember :)