Agapanthus at Wairere Nursery

Agapanthus

This robust member of the Lily family is a revered and pampered perennial in the Northern Hemisphere but here in N.Z. it generally does not get the respect it deserves. In some parts of the country it is considered a nuisance plant and is frequently sprayed with weed-killer! This is mainly because the Agapanthus has a free seeding habit and tends to colonize where it is not wanted, especially in coastal regions. Free-seeding can be easily controlled with timely dead-heading. However if you don't want to bother with that the good news is that there is now a new generation of Agapanthus hybrids that are either sterile or low fertility that can be planted and enjoyed 'guilt free'.

The name Agapanthus comes from the Greek Agape which means love and Anthos which means flower. Agapanthuses originate from Southern Africa. They are a clump forming rhizomatous perennial with fleshy roots and strap like green foliage. The flowers come in tones of blue or white and are borne in abundance on erect stems during summer. They can be very tall or very small. As a general rule the more miniature forms with narrow foliage are hardier than the larger wider leaf forms. Some are fully deciduous and others are evergreen. All are easy to grow and very tolerant of less than ideal conditions, just look at the mass plantings done along motorway strips etc. What other perennial do you know that would grow so well in such adverse conditions? They are beautiful and long lasting in a vase. So take another look at the Lily of Nile and if you have a difficult site where nothing else will grow this African Beauty will probably be very happy to set up home there.

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Agapanthus Agapetite

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf. Ultra-miniature agapanthus growing to only 10 cm high which features classic pure white double blooms which appear above the foliage all summer and reaching just 20 cm in height. Great border plant, suitable for containers. Evergreen.

Flower Colour: White
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Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 10cm x 10cm

Agapanthus Agapetite

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?

Container: 1.5l ?

$21.99

Agapanthus Agapetite

Expected Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?

New stock expected Winter, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.

Agapanthus Agapetite

Expected Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

Agapanthus Agapetite Sparkle

aka Lily of the Nile

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Agapanthus Agapetite Sparkle

New stock expected Winter, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $24.99. Payment on order.

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Agapanthus Baby Pete

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf Agapanthus. Wide strap-like leaves of dark green that quickly form a tidy clump. The summer flowers are a soft mauve-blue shade flowering just above the foliage. The flowers do not set viable seed and are therefore considered 'eco-friendly'. Happy in the sun. Tough as! Perennial.

Sterile variety.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 30cm x 30cm

Agapanthus Baby Pete

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$24.99

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Agapanthus Berts Brook

aka Lily of the Nile

Beautiful vibrant blue flowers, low compact and bushy. With its strappy leaves it adds a contrast to leafy plants. Great as a bulk in borders, under a hedge, etc. Very low maintainance and long term flowering. Drought tolerant. Evergreen. Dead head once all flowers have finished.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Berts Brook

Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ?

Container: 1.5l ?

$22.99

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Agapanthus Blue Finn

aka Lily of the Nile

A dwarf Agapanthus blue fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous blue flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

Flower Colour: Blue
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Agapanthus Blue Finn

Current Stock Height: 5/10 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$29.99

Agapanthus Charlotte

aka Lily of the Nile

A dwarf agapanthus featuring tidy fine leaves to around 30cm. Stunning light blue flowers with dark blue striped flowers reaching 60cm. A sterile variety that doesn`t set seeds.

Ideal for borders covering dry banks or in pots.

Flower Colour: Blue / Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 60cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Charlotte

Expected Stock Height: 0/5 cm ?

Currently sold out. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Agapanthus Finn

aka Lily of the Nile

Dwarf, with fresh green strappy foliage topped off with gorgeous white flowers for months on end. The flowers are eco-friendly in that they are virtually sterile, i.e. seedless. For maximum impact plant in large drifts. Sun lovers. Evergreen.

Sterile variety.

Flower Colour: White
PVR:
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 50cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Finn

Current Stock Height: 25/30 cm ?

Container: 2.5l ?

$29.99

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Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

aka Lily of the Nile

Lovely compact and unique variety of dense flower heads with soft lilac blue flowers later in summer than other Agapanthus. This variety has an extended flowering season. Tidy clump former and also tough and hardy. Great border plant, Evergreen.

Flower Colour: Lavender
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 40cm

Agapanthus Gayles Lilac

Expected Stock Height: 15/25 cm ?

New stock expected Beginning of September, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price TBA. Payment on order.

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Agapanthus Gold Strike

aka Lily of the Nile

A stunning new Agapanthus with broad strappy green and gold foliage which is topped with ultra dark blue flowers in Summer. An absolute sight when in full bloom with the deep blue contrasting against the pale foliage. Perfect in pots, or as a border to accent a pathway or add to the garden for colour contrast.

Easy care. Protect from frost while young.

Flower Colour: Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green

Agapanthus Gold Strike

Current Stock Height: 10/15 cm ?

Container: 1.5l ?

$21.99

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Agapanthus Golden drop

aka Lily of the Nile

Streamline had a baby and it's called Golden Drop. This gorgeous new mini Agapanthus has leaves lined in gold, well yellow really. Grows in sun or shade and has abundant sky blue flowers. Perennial

Ideal for borders covering dry banks or in pots.

Flower Colour: Blue / Blue
Habit: Clump Forming
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): 40cm x 50cm

Agapanthus Golden drop

Current Stock Height: 5/15 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$24.99

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