Agapanthus orientalis

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Agapanthus orientalis, Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis, Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis, Agapanthus praecox orientalis

Agapanthus orientalis produces large and showy clusters of light blue flowers on slender stems through spring and summer. The dark green, strap like foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the flowers as it grows to about 80 cm tall and the same wide. Agapanthus orientalis is a versatile plant that can be used as a low maintenance option on drier sites or in situations with poor soil conditions such as clay banks. It is also well suited to using in borders or mixed plantings, mass planting as a groundcover, or including in cottage gardens.

Agapanthus orientalis is currently unavailable, but we do have other other amazing species and varieties of Agapanthus (African Lilies) available.

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Why? Our plants are subject to seasonality and high-demand. Please contact us if you would like to know when it becomes available again.

Suited to regions:	All regions
Plant type:	Herbaceous Perennials
Height:	80 cm
Spread:	80 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Coastal, Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Banks, Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Cottage, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
Also known as	Agapanthus orientalis, Agapanthus praecox ssp orientalis, Agapanthus praecox subsp orientalis, Agapanthus praecox orientalis

Agapanthus orientalis Details

Agapanthus orientalis produces large and showy clusters of light blue flowers on slender stems through spring and summer. The dark green, strap like foliage provides a lovely backdrop to the flowers. This herbaceous perennial grows as a tidy clump to about 80 cm tall and the same wide, growing best when planted in full sun on a well-drained site. It will tolerate frost, cool climates, dry periods, heavy soils, and coastal conditions. Agapanthus orientalis is a versatile plant that can be used as a low maintenance option on drier sites or in situations with poor soil conditions such as clay banks. It is also well suited to using in borders or mixed plantings, mass planting as a groundcover, or including in cottage gardens. The most stunning displays with this plant are achieved when it is mass planted.