Agapanthus Albus "White African Lily" 4Liter

Botanical Name

Agapanthus albus

Common Names

• White Agapanthus
• White African Lily
• White Lily of the Nile
• African Lily

Product Description

Agapanthus albus is a striking evergreen perennial renowned for its elegant clusters of pure white trumpet-shaped flowers that rise gracefully above lush, strap-like green foliage. Blooming from late spring through summer, this hardy plant creates a spectacular display of colour and architectural interest, making it a favourite for borders, mass plantings, and decorative containers.

Its graceful flower stems attract bees and butterflies, bringing life and movement to the garden while adding a timeless elegance to both modern and traditional landscapes. With its compact clumping growth habit and excellent drought tolerance once established, White Agapanthus is an outstanding choice for low-maintenance and water-wise gardens.

Supplied in a healthy nursery container, Agapanthus albus establishes readily and provides years of reliable flowering with minimal care.

Suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Size When Fully Grown

• Height: 60–90 cm
• Spread: 45–60 cm
• Flower Stems: Up to 90 cm tall

Best Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to partial shade
• Water: Moderate watering while establishing; drought tolerant once established
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Frost Tolerance: Good frost tolerance
• Maintenance: Low; remove spent flower stems and old foliage to encourage healthy new growth

Planting & Growing Season (South Africa)

Plant throughout the year with adequate watering, although spring and autumn are the ideal seasons for establishment. White Agapanthus thrives in South African conditions and performs best with regular watering during active growth, followed by minimal care once established.

Additional Benefits

• Produces elegant white flower clusters
• Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
• Excellent drought tolerance once established
• Low-maintenance and easy to grow
• Attracts bees and butterflies
• Ideal for borders, mass planting, and containers
• Suitable for coastal and water-wise gardens
• Long flowering season
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use

Ideal Uses

• Garden borders
• Mass planting
• Decorative pots and planters
• Pathway edging
• Courtyards
• Patio displays
• Commercial landscaping
• Residential gardens
• Coastal gardens
• Water-wise landscapes
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor use