Agapanthus umb. 'Albus' Lv15
Agapanthus umb. 'Albus' Lv15
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Agapanthus umbellatus 'Albus'
Agapanthus umbellatus 'Albus'
LV15 Container
Plant Highlights: Elegant pure white flower heads • Upright architectural habit • Long-lasting summer display • Excellent for borders, containers and cut flowers • Attractive to pollinating insects
Overview
Agapanthus umbellatus 'Albus' is a classic African Lily, producing large rounded heads of pure white, trumpet-shaped flowers held on strong, upright stems above graceful clumps of strap-shaped green foliage. Flowering throughout summer, it brings brightness and structure to borders while complementing both traditional and contemporary planting schemes.
Its elegant flower heads create a striking contrast with surrounding foliage and combine beautifully with ornamental grasses and other summer-flowering perennials. The blooms are also long-lasting when cut, making them an excellent choice for floral arrangements. At maturity, plants typically reach 1–1.2m in height with a spread of approximately 50–60cm.
Why We Love It
- Elegant white flower heads brighten sunny planting schemes.
- Strong upright stems provide excellent architectural structure.
- Long-lasting flowers are ideal for fresh cut arrangements.
- Combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and summer perennials.
- Highly attractive to bees and other pollinating insects.
Plant Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Agapanthus umbellatus 'Albus' |
| Common Name | White African Lily |
| Plant Type | Herbaceous perennial |
| Flower Colour | Pure white |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| Foliage | Strap-shaped green leaves |
| Growth Habit | Upright, clump-forming |
| Position | Full sun |
| Soil | Fertile, well-drained soil |
| Mature Height | Approximately 1–1.2m |
| Mature Spread | Approximately 50–60cm |
| Hardiness | Hardy in mild areas; container-grown plants and those in exposed locations benefit from winter protection |
Growing Guide
Position
Plant in a sunny, sheltered position in fertile, well-drained soil. Agapanthus flowers most freely in full sun and benefits from a site that remains free-draining throughout winter.
Watering
Water regularly while establishing and during extended dry periods, especially when grown in containers. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.
Soil
Grow in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter. Agapanthus also performs well in large containers filled with a free-draining compost.
Hardiness and Winter Care
Container-grown plants benefit from winter protection in colder or more exposed parts of Ireland. Ensure good drainage throughout winter and protect containers from prolonged frost where necessary.
Maintenance
Remove spent flower stems once flowering has finished to keep the plant tidy. Leave the foliage until it naturally dies back, removing only damaged leaves in spring. Feed during the growing season with a balanced fertiliser to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering.
Perfect For
- Sunny herbaceous borders.
- Patio containers.
- Gravel gardens.
- Coastal gardens.
- Contemporary planting schemes.
- Cut flower gardens.
Good to Know
Agapanthus often flowers more freely once established and appreciates being left undisturbed. Growing in full sun with excellent drainage encourages the strongest flowering performance.
Product Information
- Supplied in an LV15 container.
- Herbaceous perennial.
- Produces large heads of pure white flowers throughout summer.
- Excellent for borders, containers and cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Decorative pots and containers shown, if any, are not included.
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