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Agapanthus 'Ever Sapphire' – African Lily (2 Litre Pot, Approx. 50 cm)
Plant Highlights: Clear sapphire-blue flowers • Compact, repeat-flowering habit • Evergreen strap-like foliage • Excellent for borders and containers • Attractive to pollinating insects
Overview
Agapanthus 'Ever Sapphire' is a compact evergreen African lily producing rounded heads of clear sapphire-blue flowers on sturdy upright stems throughout the summer. Its neat, clump-forming habit makes it particularly well suited to smaller gardens, patio containers and the front of sunny borders, where it provides weeks of vibrant colour.
Supplied in a 2 litre pot at approximately 50 cm tall, this established plant offers instant impact and combines beautifully with ornamental grasses, lavender and other sun-loving perennials.
Plant Details
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agapanthus 'Ever Sapphire' |
| Common Name | African Lily |
| Plant Type | Evergreen herbaceous perennial |
| Pot Size | 2 litre |
| Supplied Height | Approx. 50 cm |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Foliage | Evergreen, strap-shaped green leaves |
| Flower Colour | Sapphire blue |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Habit | Compact, upright, clump-forming |
| Mature Height | Approx. 50–60 cm |
| Mature Spread | Approx. 45–50 cm |
| Hardiness | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
Growing Guide
Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. Agapanthus performs best in full sun and dislikes prolonged winter waterlogging. Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry spells, especially when grown in containers.
Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser to encourage healthy growth and abundant flowering. Remove spent flower stems after blooming and tidy older foliage in spring as new growth emerges.
Wildlife
The nectar-rich flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects, making this an excellent addition to wildlife-friendly gardens.
Why We Love It
'Ever Sapphire' combines the elegant flower heads of traditional agapanthus with a naturally compact habit, making it easy to enjoy in gardens of all sizes. Its rich blue flowers and evergreen foliage provide long-lasting ornamental value from summer through the rest of the year.
Perfect For
- Sunny borders
- Patio containers
- Gravel gardens
- Coastal gardens
- Contemporary planting
- Wildlife-friendly gardens
Product Information
- Supplied in a 2 litre pot.
- Approximate supplied height: 50 cm.
- Evergreen herbaceous perennial.
- Sapphire-blue flower heads throughout summer.
- Compact growth, ideal for borders and containers.
- Best grown in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.
Good to Know: The 2 litre pot and 50 cm height refer to the plant as supplied and not its mature size. In colder or more exposed parts of Ireland, growing in a sheltered position with good winter drainage will help maintain healthy plants year after year.
Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Sheltered
- Watering
- Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry spells
- Soil & drainage
- Well drained
- Mature size
- 60cm high· 50cm wide
- Flowering
- Summer· Blue
- Foliage
- evergreen
Useful to know
Good for containersGood for bordersPollinator friendly
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