Agapanthus africanus or the African Lily is a clump forming plant from dense fleshy roots with strong, arching, strap-like, dark green leaves. The leaves are narrower than those of Agapanthus orientalis and the flower stems tend to be shorter growing to about 45cm
These popular plants produce vibrant globes of scented, tubular flowers atop erect stalks in early summer. There are many cultivars with flowers varying from blue to purple and white. Twister is a new form with beautiful flowers having purple throats fading to pure white petals.
They are excellent border plants and also go well in amongst shrubs - though beware their ability to spread.
Agapanthus are one of the great signals of Christmas in Australia.
Varieties include:
'Twister' Purple throated flowers with white petals
'Double Diamond' dwarf form with double white flowers
'Peter Pan' Tall form with sky blue flowers