Agapanthus at Wairere Nursery

Agapanthus

This robust member of the Lily family is a revered and pampered perennial in the Northern Hemisphere but here in N.Z. it generally does not get the respect it deserves. In some parts of the country it is considered a nuisance plant and is frequently sprayed with weed-killer! This is mainly because the Agapanthus has a free seeding habit and tends to colonize where it is not wanted, especially in coastal regions. Free-seeding can be easily controlled with timely dead-heading. However if you don't want to bother with that the good news is that there is now a new generation of Agapanthus hybrids that are either sterile or low fertility that can be planted and enjoyed 'guilt free'.

The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek Agape which means love and Anthos which means flower. Agapanthuses originate from Southern Africa. They are a clump forming rhizomatous perennial with fleshy roots and strap like green foliage. The flowers come in tones of blue or white and are borne in abundance on erect stems during summer. They can be very tall or very small. As a general rule the more miniature forms with narrow foliage are hardier than the larger wider leaf forms. Some are fully deciduous and others are evergreen. All are easy to grow and very tolerant of less than ideal conditions, just look at the mass plantings done along motorway strips etc. What other perennial do you know that would grow so well in such adverse conditions? They are beautiful and long lasting in a vase. So take another look at the Lily of Nile and if you have a difficult site where nothing else will grow this African Beauty will probably be very happy to set up home there.

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Agapanthus Agapetite

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf. Ultra-miniature agapanthus growing to only 10 cm high which features classic pure white double blooms which appear above the foliage all summer and reaching just 20 cm in height. Great border plant, suitable for containers. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
PVR: HOM272/30923
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 10cm

Agapanthus Agapetite

Expected Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

We are awaiting confirmation from our supplier for an expected delivery date. Express your interest by adding to your Waitlist.

Agapanthus Agapetite

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Agapanthus Baby Pete

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf Agapanthus. Wide strap-like leaves of dark green that quickly form a tidy clump. The summer flowers are a soft mauve-blue shade flowering just above the foliage. The flowers do not set viable seed and are therefore considered 'eco-friendly'. Happy in the sun. Tough as! Perennial.

Sterile variety.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Agapanthus Baby Pete

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

New stock expected Middle of May, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

Agapanthus Berts Brook

aka Lily of the Nile

Beautiful vibrant blue flowers, low compact and bushy. With its strappy leaves it adds a contrast to leafy plants. Great as a bulk in borders, under a hedge, etc. Very low maintainance and long term flowering. Drought tolerant. Evergreen. Dead head once all flowers have finished.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Berts Brook

Current Stock Height: 20/30 cm ?

Container: 1.5l ?

$21.99

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Agapanthus Blue Ice

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf. Gorgeous two tone flowers, white with blue base. Flower on stems to 80 cm complimented with low, wide, strappy foliage. This Agapanthus has versatility in your garden space. Excellent for defining spaces, drought tolerant, average soil and repeat flowering. Low care, high return. Evergreen

Flower Colour: White / Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 80cm x 60cm

Agapanthus Blue Ice

Expected Stock Height: 20/35 cm ?

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Agapanthus Finn

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

Flower Colour: White
PVR: HOM231/2759
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Finn

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$21.99

Agapanthus Finn

Current Stock Height: 10/25 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$24.99

Agapanthus Finn

Expected Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?

New stock expected End of August, 2024. Waitlist now. Estimated price $22.99. Payment on order.

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Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

aka Lily of the Nile

Lovely compact and unique variety of dense flower heads with soft lilac blue flowers later in summer than other Agapanthus. This variety has an extended flowering season. Tidy clump former and also tough and hardy. Great border plant, Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Clump Forming
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$24.99

Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

Current Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$9.99

Stock of this item is very low.

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