Agapanthus "White African Lily" Medium 3Liter

Agapanthus White

(White African Lily / Lily of the Nile)

Product Description

White Agapanthus is a hardy, evergreen to semi-deciduous perennial prized for its striking white, trumpet-shaped flowers held on tall, upright stems above lush green foliage. Flowering in summer, it adds a clean, elegant look to gardens and works beautifully in borders, mass plantings, containers, and coastal gardens. Indigenous to Southern Africa, Agapanthus is well adapted to local conditions and exceptionally low maintenance.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: ± 60–100 cm (including flower stems)
• Width: ± 50–70 cm
• Forms dense clumps that can be divided as they mature.

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
  • Best flowering occurs in full sun.
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
  • Tolerates poor soils once established.
• Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
• Climate: Ideal for most South African regions
  • Frost tolerant (some varieties die back in cold winters and reshoot in spring).
• Feeding: Light feeding in spring and summer encourages flowering.
• Maintenance: Very low; remove spent flower heads and divide every few years.

Common Pests & Diseases

Generally pest-resistant. Occasionally affected by:

• Snails and slugs (young growth)
• Aphids on flower stems
• Root rot if planted in waterlogged soil

Toxicity to Animals

• Mildly toxic to pets if ingested
• Sap may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals
  Best planted out of reach of pets that chew plants.

Best Planting Season & Growth Cycle (South Africa)

• Best Time to Plant: Spring and autumn
• Flowering Season: Late spring to summer
• Active Growth: Spring and summer
• Winter: Evergreen in mild climates; semi-deciduous in colder areas.