{"product_id":"bio-agapanthus-dr-brouwer-afrikaanse-lelie","title":"Organic Agapanthus africanus 'Dr. Brouwer' - African lily","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganic African lily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/em\u003e is the queen of potted plants but also blooms beautifully in the garden. She owes her name 'love flower' to the Greek words; agape, meaning 'love' and anthos, meaning 'flower'. This forms the Greek word agapanthus. In the Netherlands it is also known as 'African lily'.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant forms long narrow leaves and from the heart of the plant long sturdy stems of about 75 centimeters high emerge, topped with large blue spherical flower heads. The umbels are formed by many trumpet-like flowers that contain a lot of nectar for insects. It therefore attracts many bees, butterflies and even hummingbird hawk-moths and blooms for a very long time in mid-summer from July to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe leaves of the \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dr. Brouwer'\u003c\/strong\u003e die off completely in winter, this cultivar is deciduous.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow, where and when do I plant an agapanthus?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStarting indoors\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIf possible, we recommend growing the tubers indoors in a pot from March onwards. After you have planted them, give them a little water once a week, so that the plant is already a bit bigger around May 15 and therefore has a head start. Feeding can then be given immediately in March.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eOutside in the garden\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe tubers of the agapanthus are grown outside in the spring after May 15 in a sunny location in light, fertile soil with good drainage. A mixture of clay, sand and organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure is ideal for agapanthus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is important that the soil is not too heavy or compact, as this can cause waterlogging and suffocate the roots. Agapanthus tends to grow better in slightly drier conditions than in overly wet soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen planting, the green leaves of the tuber remain just above the ground and it becomes most beautiful if it is planted with several tubers together in a group. You place the tubers against each other so that they form a robust root ball.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare of the African lily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAgapanthus benefits from regular feeding. Apply organic fertiliser three times a year: at planting in March or after 15 May, then again in July and August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.bio-kultura.nl\/Overige-bodemverbetering\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBio Kultura\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003efor organic potting soil, plant food and other soil improvers\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemove the spent flowers and allow the foliage to die back. A single night of frost helps the plant enter dormancy before it is brought indoors for winter. Overwinter it in a frost-free, dry and cool place at 6–10°C, \u003cstrong\u003ewithout watering\u003c\/strong\u003e. This way, you can enjoy its summer flowers year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003ePropagation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eTip: Divide the root ball after 5 years if, for example, the pot grows too full.\u003c\/span\u003e Do\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003en't\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003edo it\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eevery year because the agapanthus prefers to be left alone. If you divide the root ball, it is important that 1\/3 of the bottom is also removed. This way the plant stays young and can continue to expand underground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe agapanthus comes from South Africa and belongs to the \u003cem\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/em\u003e family.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuy Organic \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Dr. Brouwer'\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSkal NL-BIO-01 certified: 109459\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 \u003cstrong\u003e1\u003c\/strong\u003e tuber per pack, or choose a quantity discount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🛒 Available to order from January 2027. Subscribe to our \u003ca href=\"#ContactFooter\"\u003enewsletter\u003c\/a\u003e to receive a notification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBulk discount:\u0026nbsp;\u003cstrong\u003eA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Shipping costs depend on the delivery country. \u003ca href=\"\/en\/policies\/shipping-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSee shipping information\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eyou are\u0026nbsp;purchasing tubers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ecwid-description-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlowering time:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJuly - September\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting time:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrom May (or from March indoors)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting depth:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen leaves above the ground\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlanting distance:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax 15 per m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 cm high\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlower diameter:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 cm wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLocation:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSoil PH:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLoam, sandy soil - Slightly acidic\/neutral\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot winter hardy\u0026nbsp;(cover)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDeciduous:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePropagation:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFamily:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cem\u003eAmaryllidaceae\u003c\/em\u003e (amaryllis family)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColour:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBee-friendly:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFragrant:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuality:\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eL (3 growing points)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"106\" width=\"159\" alt=\"Skal organic quality mark - NL-BIO-01\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/EU_Organic_Logo_Colour_OuterLine_rgb.jpg?v=1730902844\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNL-BIO-01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloemoloog","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46818496971096,"sku":"102","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/1607\/5608\/files\/BioAgapanthus_Dr.Brouwer_-BiologischeblauweAfrikaanselelieBloemoloog.webp?v=1742057827","url":"https:\/\/bloemoloog.nl\/en-be\/products\/organic-agapanthus-dr-brouwer-african-lily","provider":"Bloemoloog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}