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Agapanthus africanus 'Silver Baby'Agapanthus africanusAfrican Lily

Hardy Perennial

What is Hardy Perennial?
A plant that lives for more than two years.
Capable of withstanding outdoor winter temperatures down to -15C.

£34.99

Ideal for small gardens, borders, and containers

Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies.

one of the smallest Agapanthus cultivars, making it ideal for limited space.

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Height Up to 45cm (18in)
Spread Up to 40cm (16in)

Hardy Perennial

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Description

Agapanthus africanus 'Silver Baby' is a delightful and compact variety of the African lily, recognized as one of the smallest cultivars in its family, making it particularly suitable for gardens with limited space. This cultivar features soft white flowers adorned with delicate pale blue edges, creating a subtle two-tone effect that becomes more pronounced with increased sun exposure.

It blooms from mid to late summer and may produce additional flowers under optimal conditions. The flowers are borne in rounded umbels atop slender stems, while the plant itself showcases narrow, strap-like green leaves that form a tidy clump. Notably, 'Silver Baby' emits a mild fragrance, a rarity among agapanthus varieties, with a hint of sweetness. It thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, preferring well-drained, moderately fertile soil. While it is drought-tolerant once established, regular watering during the summer months is beneficial. In colder climates, winter protection or container cultivation may be necessary.

'Silver Baby' is perfect for pots, the front of borders, courtyard and coastal gardens, and rock gardens, attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal care, with deadheading recommended to promote repeat blooming and maintain its neat appearance, and clumps should be divided every few years in early spring or after flowering.

This plant reaches a height of 45 cm (18 in) and a spread of 40 cm (16 in), making it ideal for small gardens, borders, and container arrangements.

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1 x 3 Litre Potted Plant (KH3260)

How to Grow
Grow Agapanthus plants in rich fertile, well drained soil, in a sunny position. When growing Agapanthus in patio containers use a soil based compost, .

For more information and guidance check out our Gardening Guides.

More Info
Feed and water African Lilies regularly throughout the growing season. Leave faded Agapanthus flower stems intact to enjoy their architectural seed heads during autumn. When the first frost blacken the seed heads, cut the stems back to ground level. Protect plants outdoors from severe winter weather by providing a dry mulch of bark chips or straw in late autumn. Container grown plants can be moved to a frost free position over winter. Divide agapanthus clumps in spring when they become over crowded.
Delivery

Seeds and garden supplies will normally be delivered within the time period stated against each product as detailed above. Plants, bulbs, corms, tubers, shrubs, trees, potatoes, etc. are delivered at the appropriate time for planting or potting on. Delivery times will be stated on the product page above, or in your order acknowledgement page and email.

Orders for packets of seed incur a delivery charge of £2.99.

Orders which include any other products will incur a delivery charge of £6.99.

Where an order includes both packets of seeds and other products, a maximum delivery charge of £7.99 will apply - regardless of the number of items ordered.

Large Non-standard items may incur a higher, lorry delivery charge. Charges will be calculated at checkout, but an example of the lorry charges are listed below.

  • Red - £9.99.
  • Purple - £2.99.

For more information please visit our delivery charges information page by clicking here.

For more information on how we send your plants please visit our Helpful Guide on plant sizes.

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