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Online Catalogue : Bulbs and Corms : Agapanthus


Agapanthus	(Liliaceae/Alliaceae) Genus of about 10 species of bold, clump forming vigorous perennials, some evergreen from southern Africa. Large umbels of bell flowers borne in three main inflorescence types - rounded umbels of bell to trumpet-shaped flowers; intermediate umbels of usually trumpet-shaped flowers and pendent umbels of tubular flowers. Good for cutting. Followed by decorative seed heads. Leaves strap shaped. Most are reasonably hardy especially narrow leaved forms. Evergreen forms found in coastal areas, deciduous ones in moister, mountain grassland in inland regions. This genus takes its name from agape (love) and anthos (flower).


Agapanthus 'Arctic Star'	Semi-evergreen, clump forming perennial. In late summer has rounded umbels of pure white flowers on upright stems above broad dark green-grey leaves. Requires full sun and moist soil. Ht 65cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Back in Black'	NEW Jet black stems with dark purple-blue flowers opening near black in bud. Bright green foliage. Ht 60cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £6.00


Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist'	Very dark blue flowers also with dark blue flower stems. Ht 50cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus africanus 'White'	White form of African lily - large white flowers from August standing up to 1.2 metres from the ground. Sunny site, well drained soil. Ht 1.2m/5'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Double Diamond'	Evergreen, clump forming perennial. In late summer has rounded umbels of clear white double flowers with yellow stamens on upright stems above broad dark green leaves. Requires full sun and moist but well drained soil. From Jim Holmes from South Africa. Ht 30cm/1'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Enigma'	Evergreen, dark green strap like arching leaves. Bicolour flowers from blue in the throat to white on the petal's edge. Requires full sun and moist but well drained soil. Ht 50cm/2'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'	Tiny variety for pot or front of the border. Small blue heads above compact clumps of leaves July/August. Ht 14"/30cm. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Purple Cloud'	Rich blue large flowers in August. Excellent form reaching 1m/3' in flower. Sunny site best. Any good soil. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Tarka'	A late flowering selection that reaches it best in late August. Distinct violet-blue flowers whose petals are reflexed. Evergreen. Ht 1m/3'. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Thumbelina'	Ground cover selection and has small white flowers held just above the foliage. Makes a compact front of border plant. Ht 20cm/8". Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50


Agapanthus 'Windsor Grey'	Large flower heads of Greyish pale violet blue. Evergreen and a strong grower. Eventual ht 2.5'/75cm. Sold in 9cm pots Price: £4.50