Pruning african lily
Advice for October in the Netherlands
Leaf type determines African lily care. Let deciduous Agapanthus yellow naturally; retain foliage on evergreen plants. Spent flower stalks can be removed individually from either type. Months are guidelines for the Netherlands and Belgium; also assess growth, flowering and the weather forecast.
Which leaf type do you have?
African lily: i do not know — October
Check this first
First establish whether your Agapanthus is naturally deciduous or evergreen. Do not cut off green foliage; tidy only clearly dead leaves and spent flower stalks individually.
Pay attention to this
- Do not remove healthy green foliage to prepare the plant for winter.
- Cut flower stalks individually at the base without damaging leaf fans.
- Leaf type does not determine hardiness completely; check the cultivar and winter protection.
- Do not treat foliage lost to frost damage as proof of a deciduous type.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I prune evergreen Agapanthus?
- Do not strip it. Remove only old flower stalks and individual dead or badly damaged leaves.
- When may deciduous foliage be removed?
- Only once it has yellowed and died naturally. Tidy remains in autumn or spring.
- Must I remove every seedhead?
- No. Cut the flower stalk at its base if you do not want seedheads; retain healthy foliage.