Product Description
This Agapanthus blue beauty is known for its prominent production of lush blue blooms that emerge above its green foliage in late spring!
Although its common name is “Lily of the Nile”, the blue Agapanthus plant originates at the southern most part of Africa, South Africa. This is where its botanical name, Agapanthus africanus blue comes from. Lilies were brought to Europe early on by traders who picked them up while replenishing supplies at the Cape.
The Agapanthus are great landscape favorites in warm winter regions due to its colorful trumpet-shaped flowers that grow during late spring into early summer. An easy-to-grow perennial… it adds unique texture to garden design beds, borders and containers.
If you are wondering where to buy agapanthus plants look no further… The best time to buy agapanthus is anytime! They love the southern United States and grows best in USDA zones 8-10.
They will perform best when planted in early spring so they have the whole growing season to establish their roots. The deep blue flowers bloom until mid or late summer.
Agapanthus Care
This lily blooms best in a place where it can get full sun to part shade and likes moist, well-drained soil. The green leaves and flower stalks may die back in winter months if you have any type of freeze. There are true evergreen varieties but this particular agapanthus is a semi evergreen type.
Growing agapanthus blue is easy! The african lily is very low maintenance and requires little pruning only to maintain desired shape. It can grow up to 2 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide. The clusters of dark blue flowers are 2-3 inches in diameter. Deadheading spent flowers will encourage new growth and flower stalks to emerge.
If you live in an area with freezing temperatures you may grow agapanthus in containers and move inside during winter. Potted agapanthus would need to be watered more frequently and will need to be potted up when the plant becomes root bound.
We recommend that you divide the agapanthus blue every three to four years to keep clumps healthy and vigorous. Agapanthus flowers make great cut flowers for wreaths, bouquets, or centerpieces!
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Agapanthus africanus
- Large blue flowers
- Low maintenance
- Evergreen
Growing our own plants and trees helps to ensure we ship you the best quality plants that are free of pests and diseases.
Parmelia –
Arrived on time & well packed. Their bed to be still has grass in it, but soon that will be gone. I despise lawns. Meanwhile I have potted them up & they are doing beautifully.
Maryse –
Greatly and carefully packaged. We got two lilies as Christmas present they have been planted here in Florida for now 2 weeks and are doing well.
Ivy Smith –
Heard they would be blooming soon from a neighbor, so I found Perfect Plants online and called them. Elisa helped me on the phone and she confirmed that some where already blooming at the nursery. She told me she would send me one with a small bloom stalk so I could get flowers this year. Plant arrived in great condition and just as Elisa said it would look. I normally don’t do reviews but the customer service here was over the top! Thanks Elisa!
B. Wells –
They came looking very lush. It’s early June, so they should be blooming soon. Already planted them this evening after work. Ordered 12 and they came tightly packed in 2 boxes. Knocked a star off for the price, but overall happy with my purchase.
Shirley Daniels (verified owner) –
Waiting for it to start blooming.
Perfect Plants (verified owner) –
Hi Shirley, thank you for your order. I am sure your blue agapanthus plant will produce the blue flowers in no time :)