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Agapanthus 'Twister' (P)

Agapanthus 'Twister' (P)

Consumer Information

Alternative Names:

(Agapanthus africanus 'Twister')

Narrative Description:

A bi-colour African lily, semi-evergreen in form with relatively narrow swords of foliage. White flower buds with blue bases open to white flaring blooms with purple-blue centres in mid summer.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers full sun or partial shade in free draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A versatile plant to be placed in the bed, border or container.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Upright

Height x Spread / Trail:

60 x 60 cm

Features:

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

white

blue

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

July - August

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Raised Bed

Container

Prefers:

Full Sun

Part Sun

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

ALLIACEAE

Genus:

Agapanthus

Species:

africanus

Cultivar:

Twister

Alternative Names:

(Agapanthus africanus 'Twister')

UPOV:

AMBIC001

UPOV No:

EUPVR 44509

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

30 weeks over Winter

16 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires normal/regular feeding (Standard EC)

Recommended pH:

4.5 to 5.0

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - August

Recommended Sales Window:

April - November

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:17/2537/25
Qty:1421

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Common Diseases:

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.