Striking architectural perennials with elegant globe-shaped blooms, bringing bold structure and vibrant summer colour to borders, containers and contemporary garden designs.

Agapanthus, often known as African Lily or Lily of the Nile, are admired for their tall, graceful flower stems topped with rounded clusters of trumpet-shaped blooms. Flowering through mid to late summer, the elegant flower heads rise above strap-like green foliage, creating dramatic vertical accents that add rhythm and movement to planting schemes. Depending on the variety, plants typically grow 50–90 cm tall with a spread of around 40–60 cm, forming neat clumps that perform beautifully in sunny borders, patio containers and mixed perennial displays.

Supplied as strong, well-established 2L pot-grown plants, each Agapanthus arrives with a dense, healthy root system ready for reliable garden establishment after planting. Unlike smaller starter plants, these nursery-grown specimens already possess the structural strength needed for consistent growth and flowering. Professionally cultivated in high-quality peat-free compost at our Yorkshire nursery, they are raised under expert care to ensure vigorous health, balanced growth and dependable seasonal performance.

Cultural Information

• Botanical Name: Agapanthus
• Common Name: African Lily / Lily of the Nile
• Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial
• Pot Size: 2 Litre Pot (Approx. 17 cm nursery pot)
• Mature Height: Approx. 50–90 cm
• Mature Spread: Approx. 40–60 cm
• Growth Habit: Upright, Clump-Forming
• Flowering Period: Mid to Late Summer
• Planting Position: Full Sun
• Soil Type: Fertile, Well-Drained Soil
• Watering: Water regularly during establishment; moderately drought-tolerant once established
• Maintenance: Remove spent flower stems after flowering and tidy foliage in early spring
• Hardiness: Hardy in most UK regions; provide winter protection in colder areas if needed
• Best Uses: Borders, Patio Containers, Coastal Gardens, Architectural Planting, Mediterranean-Style Gardens
• Packaging: Delivered in plastic-free packaging