Agapanthus Lady's Luck "African Lilly" 15cm Pot

Agapanthus ‘Lady’s Luck’

Botanical Name

Agapanthus praecox ‘Lady’s Luck’

Common Names

• Lady’s Luck Agapanthus
• African Lily
• Lily of the Nile

Product Description

Agapanthus ‘Lady’s Luck’ is a distinctive, evergreen perennial valued for its striking variegated foliage—green leaves edged with creamy white—and its elegant soft blue to lavender flower heads borne on tall stems in summer. This cultivar offers year-round visual interest, combining ornamental foliage with reliable seasonal flowering. It is hardy, low maintenance, and well suited to South African gardens, performing beautifully in borders, containers, mass plantings, and coastal landscapes.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–80 cm (including flower stems)
• Spread: ± 50–70 cm
• Growth habit: Clump-forming, upright, evergreen

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering and strongest variegation occur in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Adapts to most soil types; avoid waterlogged conditions.
• Watering: Low to moderate
  • Drought tolerant once established; water more regularly during flowering.
• Climate:
  • Suitable for most South African regions
  • Excellent tolerance to coastal conditions, wind, and light frost
• Maintenance: Very low
  • Remove spent flower stems to maintain a neat appearance
  • Divide clumps every few years if plants become overcrowded

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring or early autumn
• Active Growing Season: Spring through summer
• Flowering Season: Mid to late summer
• Seasonal Notes:
  • Evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and colour
  • Ideal for water-wise and low-maintenance gardens
  • Excellent contrast plant due to variegated leaves