Position
Full Sun or Semi Shade. Best flowering in full sun.
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White Agapanthus - Lily of the Nile, African Lily
A bold, large growing white agapanthus with striking spherical blooms and lush green foliage. Ideal for borders, embankments, and mass planting across Melbourne gardens.
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Quick Facts
Size
Approx. 60cm-1m H × 60cm-1m W; tall, upright clumping form.
Water
Low, drought tolerant once established.
Uses
Borders, embankments, erosion control, mass planting, and pots.
Description
Agapanthus praecox ‘White’, also known as Lily of the Nile, African Lily, is a classic, hardy perennial producing large white spherical flower heads on tall stems above clumping evergreen foliage. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is exceptionally resilient to heat, wind, and dry conditions. Ideal for mass planting or as a feature plant, ‘White’ provides brilliant summer colour and structure while helping to stabilise slopes and prevent soil erosion.
Key Features:
Growing & Care Guide
- Soil: Any well-drained soil; thrives in sandy, loamy, or light clay conditions.
- Light: Full sun to semi shade; full sun encourages best flowering.
- Watering: Regular while establishing; low water needs thereafter.
- Fertiliser: Apply slow release fertiliser in spring for lush growth.
- Maintenance: Remove spent flowers and divide clumps every few years.
- Flowering: Summer flowering with large, pure white heads held above green foliage.
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White Agapanthus - Lily of the Nile, African Lily
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