{"product_id":"agapanthus-africanus-white","title":"Agapanthus africanus White","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/strong\u003e, the white-flowered form of the \u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Lily\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of the most elegant summer performers you can grow in a pot or a sheltered border. Broad, strap-shaped evergreen leaves form a neat clump, and from late summer tall stems carry rounded umbels of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers that glow against the deep green foliage. Native to the Western Cape of South Africa, this is a sun-loving, coastal-toned plant that brings a clean, architectural note to \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-border-plants\"\u003eexotic borders\u003c\/a\u003e and patio displays alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnlike the fully hardy deciduous hybrids, evergreen \u003cstrong\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/strong\u003e is half-hardy (RHS H3) and keeps its leaves through winter, so it needs a little more care in cold gardens. What actually finishes off this plant is a soggy winter rather than a cold one: sit those fleshy roots in damp, waterlogged ground for months and they rot away long before frost could do the job, so sharp winter drainage is essential. Grow it in gritty, free-draining compost, keep it on the dry side once dormant, and in exposed or colder areas move containers under cover or into a frost-free spot from autumn. In mild \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coastal-plants\"\u003ecoastal gardens\u003c\/a\u003e it can stay outside year-round given excellent drainage and a dry winter mulch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow and where to grow\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e full sun in a warm, sheltered spot, ideally against a south or west-facing wall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e any fertile, free-draining soil or gritty compost, from chalk to loam, across the full pH range. Winter drainage matters most.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e reaches around 0.5 to 1 m tall with a compact 0.1 to 0.5 m spread, ideal for containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e half-hardy (RHS H3), happiest when shielded from sodden winters and hard frost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus flower best when their roots are slightly restricted, which makes them superb \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e on a sunny terrace. Water freely and feed through spring and summer to fuel those big flower heads, then ease off in autumn as growth slows. The nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for bees, so it earns a place among \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pollinators\"\u003eplants for pollinators\u003c\/a\u003e as well as making a striking cut flower. For more on how these tender exotics behave through the seasons, see our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/hardy-exotics-what-to-expect\"\u003ehardy exotics guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hardy-exotics\"\u003ehardy exotics\u003c\/a\u003e range, every white \u003cstrong\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/strong\u003e we supply is nursery-grown, selected for a strong root system and a healthy evergreen crown, and packed with care to arrive in top condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GROW TROPICALS","offers":[{"title":"9cm \/ 0.5L","offer_id":57974335635839,"sku":"AGAPAFRIWHIT9","price":10.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0361\/9645\/0348\/files\/iStock-1296634956.jpg?v=1784327079","url":"https:\/\/growtropicals.com\/products\/agapanthus-africanus-white","provider":"GrowTropicals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}