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-Agapanthus & Dietes

Agapanthus and Dietes are both reliable
outstanding performers in the garden, and
indigenous to South Africa. Agapanthus are perenni-
al bulbs, and Dietes are rhizomes. Both are incredibly low
maintenance, and do really well here in Botswana.
Agapanthus are flashy flowers, in beautiful shades of purple and blue, and even
white, with green straplike leaves. Dietes have architectural sword-like leaves that
form clumps, and when in flower are incredibly attractive, South Africa’s version of
an iris.
Water weekly in the spring and summer, keeping the soil lightly moist and allow the
soil to dry out in the winter. Amend soil with compost or composted manure to
avoid water-logging your plants. Full sun and well-drained soil are key for these
flowers to bloom well, although both will tolerate light shade. S.C (pics Pixabay)

Dietes grandiflora; Dietes bicolor

Agapanthus species

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