Agapanthus, also known as the African lily, is herbaceous perennial. They flower during the summer, and have flowers in the common shades of blue and purple, and also white and pink. Agapanthus love to grown is well drained soil, and thrive in a sunny position.
They thrive in any well-drained, sunny position in the garden, or grow these beauties in containers.
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our range includes
- Blue Agapanthus: African Skies, Black Pantha, Northern star, Pretty Sandy, Queen mum, Sweet Surprise
- Purple Agapanthus: Black Magic,Indigo Dreams,Royal Velvet
- White Agapanthus: Blue ice, Bridal Bouquet, Silver Baby,Snow Crystal,Snow Pixie, Strawberry Ice,Twister
African Skies, BLACK MAGIC ,Black Pantha, Blue ice, Bridal Bouquet, Indigo Dreams, Northern star, Pretty Sandy, Queen mum,Royal Velvet Silver Baby, Snow Crystal, Snow Pixie, Strawberry Ice, Sweet Surprise, Twister
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Agapanthus is a versatile plant that can be used in many ways. Here are some suggestions :
- Plant in containers and move into prominent locations when in flower
- Use Agapanthus in a meadow garden
- Plant in large drifts.
- Plant alongside driveways which are often exposed and dry
- Position them singularly in the mixed border
Agapanthus African Skies.
Deep blue flowers are held on upward pointing pedicels. Strong growing, this large cultivar has attractive broad, deep green evergreen leaves.
Deep blue flowers are held on upward pointing pedicels. Strong growing, this large cultivar has attractive broad, deep green evergreen leaves.
Agapanthus African Skies.
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height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Black Magic
Our darkest cultivar, black buds open to dark inky indigo flowers. Flower head is rounded but with some pendulous trumpets. Deciduous and late flowering.
Our darkest cultivar, black buds open to dark inky indigo flowers. Flower head is rounded but with some pendulous trumpets. Deciduous and late flowering.
Agapanthus BLACK MAGIC
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Purple;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Black Pantha
Almost black buds produce very dark blue trumpet shape flowers on stems that have a dark stain to them. Evergreen
Almost black buds produce very dark blue trumpet shape flowers on stems that have a dark stain to them. Evergreen
Agapanthus Black Pantha
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Blue Ice
A new cultivar that has large pale blue flowers and attractive evergreen leaves with a purple base. Upright stems and large full heads.
A new cultivar that has large pale blue flowers and attractive evergreen leaves with a purple base. Upright stems and large full heads.
Agapanthus Blue Ice
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Bridal Bouquet
Large open white flowerheads are in bloom earlier than most cultivars. Some repeat flowering is common into July.
Large open white flowerheads are in bloom earlier than most cultivars. Some repeat flowering is common into July.
Agapanthus Bridal Bouquet
height:0.5 to 1;spread:1 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus INDIGO DREAMS
Hardy campanulastus type with the darkest indigo flowers. Small open umbels are produced in great numbers on each plant. Deciduous. Grows to 70cm in height.
Hardy campanulastus type with the darkest indigo flowers. Small open umbels are produced in great numbers on each plant. Deciduous. Grows to 70cm in height.
Agapanthus INDIGO DREAMS
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Purple;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Northern Star
Dark purple buds open to star shaped flowers in July that are blue with darker purple stripes down each petal. Very free flowering and hardy.
Dark purple buds open to star shaped flowers in July that are blue with darker purple stripes down each petal. Very free flowering and hardy.
Agapanthus Northern Star
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Pretty Sandy
Masses of light blue flowers held above green strap like leaves. Deciduous.
Masses of light blue flowers held above green strap like leaves. Deciduous.
Agapanthus Pretty Sandy
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height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus QUEEN MUM
Bi-colour flowers that change from blue in the throat to white on the petal edge. Large flower heads produced on strong upright stems. Evergreen, broad strap-like green leaves. Grows to 1M in height.
Bi-colour flowers that change from blue in the throat to white on the petal edge. Large flower heads produced on strong upright stems. Evergreen, broad strap-like green leaves. Grows to 1M in height.
Agapanthus QUEEN MUM
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Royal Velvet
A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous.
A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous.
Agapanthus Royal Velvet
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Purple;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Silver Baby
Striking silvery-white flowers with tinged blue edges. Delightful dwarf form with excellent free flowering habit. Evergreen.
Striking silvery-white flowers with tinged blue edges. Delightful dwarf form with excellent free flowering habit. Evergreen.
Agapanthus Silver Baby
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus SNOW CRYSTAL
Lovely white flowers are produced on tall upright stems, evergreen foliage. Growing to a height of 80cm.
Lovely white flowers are produced on tall upright stems, evergreen foliage. Growing to a height of 80cm.
Agapanthus SNOW CRYSTAL
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Snow Pixie
Dwarf selection that carries many spikes of white flowers in summer. Spikes are topped by small flowerheads of many individual white florets. Evergreen.
Dwarf selection that carries many spikes of white flowers in summer. Spikes are topped by small flowerheads of many individual white florets. Evergreen.
Agapanthus Snow Pixie
height:0 to 0.5;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Strawberry Ice
White flowers that are clustered and have a pink flush which becomes darker as the flower ages. A very striking evergreen.
White flowers that are clustered and have a pink flush which becomes darker as the flower ages. A very striking evergreen.
Agapanthus Strawberry Ice
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Sweet Surprise
This agapanthus has pale blue flowers with a striking dark blue line down the middle of each flower. When the flowers open they are beautifully star-shaped. Evergreen.
This agapanthus has pale blue flowers with a striking dark blue line down the middle of each flower. When the flowers open they are beautifully star-shaped. Evergreen.
Agapanthus Sweet Surprise
height:0.5 to 1;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:Blue;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Front of Border;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
Agapanthus Twister
A deciduous agapanthus, fleshy rooted clump forming herbaceous perennial. Narrow strap like green leaves. Bi-colour open-trumpet flowers, blue in the centre to white on the petal edge.
A deciduous agapanthus, fleshy rooted clump forming herbaceous perennial. Narrow strap like green leaves. Bi-colour open-trumpet flowers, blue in the centre to white on the petal edge.
Agapanthus Twister
height:0 to 0.5;spread:0 to 0.5;colour:White;Genus:Agapanthus;Soil Type:Humus Rich;Position:Climbing;LIGHTLEVEL:Sunny;Planting time:Any;
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