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AGAPANTHUS
(Ag-ah-pan-thus)
Agapanthus Africans
Spectacular funnel-shaped florets in a round cluster that is 4" to 6"
across. This is a true focal flower with strong, single stems; available
in blue with stems of 30"-39" and white with stems of 20"-24". In the
United States, Agapanthus are sometimes called African Lily or Lily of
the Nile. With proper care, Agapanthus have a vase life of 5 to 7 days.
Available: Year-round from Central and South America.
Pack: Single stems in half boxes. Quantities vary by
grade.
Care & Handling:
- Remove flowers from box and carefully remove the nylon shipping net
from the flower.
- Cut 1" from the stems and place in 10"-12" of cool water with the
correct amount of floral preservative.
- Change preservative solution every 2-3 days.
- Whenever possible, keep refrigerated at 33-35°F, after conditioning.
- Agapanthus are ethylene sensitive. Keep away from all external sources
of ethylene, such as fruit, carbon monoxide and decaying plant material.
Design Suggestions:
- These special flowers will draw attention in any design. They lend
themselves to dramatic party or business pieces that rely on simplicity.
- Use in arrangements for the home. You can achieve a beautiful "garden"
look, or a dramatic statement with a simple design of a few stems anchored
in marbles.
- Tie three stems together in a parallel design with a "'Happy Birthday"'
ribbon and a balloon.
Merchandising Tips:
- Display a few Agapanthus, on the floor, at the front of your display
area to attract attention.
- They provide an excellent display contrast with other large focal
flowers like Birds or Callas.
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