Agapanthus 'Albiflora'
"White African lily"
Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025
Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025
Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
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Description
The Agapanthus (or African Lily) is reportedly one of the first South African plants to become firm favourites in European (and British) gardens after leaving its home in the Western Cape mountains and making the trip overseas as long ago as the late 17th Century. The glossy foliage of Agapanthus 'Albiflora' means these evergreen perennials remain an attractive feature in your garden all year round. However, it’s when they send their long-lasting 4 to 8 inch (10 to 20 cm) wide balls of multiple trumpet-shaped florets high into the air that they really make a statement.
Agapanthus 'Albiflora's delicate white florets are less commonly seen than the blue variety, but mixed with these, or on their own, the white balls are something special.
Key features
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Good for cutting
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Comes back every year
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Attractive to wildlife
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Loved by pollinators
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Thrives well in full sun
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In peat-free compost
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Low maintenance
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RHS Award (AGM)
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Drought tolerant
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Fully hardy
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May need winter cover
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Rodent resistant
Specs & details
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Botanical name
Agapanthus praecox 'Albiflorus'
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Flower colour
White
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Plant size
1
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Established height
70cm-1m
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Established spread
50-70cm
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Plant spacing
10 plants per m2
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Leaf colour
Green
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Habit
Clump-forming
Upright -
Life cycle
Perennial
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Hardiness
Fully hardy
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Years to establish
3-4 years
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Sunlight
Full sun
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Position
Sheltered
Exposed -
Suitable for
Large containers
Borders
Gravel gardens
Wildlife gardens
Coastal gardens
Exotic gardens
Cottage gardens
Low maintenance gardens
Cut flower gardens -
Soil acidity
Any
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Soil moisture
Free draining
Dry -
Soil type
Loam
Sandy
Stony
Multipurpose compost -
Growing skill
Easy to grow
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Scented
No
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Pollinator-friendly
Yes
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Mouse resistant
Yes
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Rabbit resistant
Yes
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Deer resistant
Yes
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Toxicity
No report
Plant calendar
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | June | July | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
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- Planting
- Flowering
Useful information
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Soak the Agapanthus 'Albiflora' roots in water for 3-6 hours prior to planting
Plant your "White African lily" bare roots into temporary pots with a multipurpose compost in spring and grow-on in a sheltered spot outdoors
Choose a pot which comfortably fits the bare roots. Some have a noticeable crown which should be just below the soil surface with any top growth exposed. Some varieties are a length of root which should be planted lengthways and shallowly (1-2cm deep).
Plant out into borders or permanent containers in late spring or early summer once in full growth. Choose a position in sun or shade depending on the variety.
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Orders placed until 29 February 2025
You can expect your order in February/March 2025Orders placed 1 March - 15 April 2025
You can expect your order in March/April 2025Orders placed 16 April - 15 May 2025
You can expect your order within 10 business days
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