Agapanthus BlackJack
African lilies
- Perennial
- Chelsea Plant of the Year
- 60-90 cm high
- Blue flowers
- Evergreen
RHS Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023.
Striking inky black flower buds and intense dark purple flowers. Vigorous, compact and with an extra long flowering period.
- Professionally packed for safe transport
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- Direct from our nursery
Garden use
Use
Ornamental value and special features
Growth
Planting density
Plant about 5 - 7 plants per m²
Characteristics
| Height | 60 - 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Flowering time | June - August |
| Flower colour | Purpleblue, Violetblue, Black |
| Growth habit | Wide |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Hardiness | down to about -15°C |
Site conditions
| Light | Full sun, Sunny |
|---|---|
| Moisture | Average, Moist |
| Soil | Light, Normal |
| Soil fertility | Normal |
Botanical information
| Botanical name | Agapanthus BlackJack |
|---|---|
| Genus | Agapanthus |
| Family | Liliaceae |
| Common names |
NL: Afrikaanse lelie EN: African lilies FR: Lis du Nil DE: Schmucklilien |
| Awards | Chelsea Plant of the Year |
