Agapanthus Ever White ('Wp001'PBR) (Everpanthus Series)
African lily [Ever White]
A semi-dwarf, compact herbaceous perennial producing multiple, upright stems with clusters of pure white flowers throughout the summer.
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | White | Green | ||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Exposed Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Potentially harmful
- Humans/Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants
- Genus
Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
- Name status
Trade
How to grow
Cultivation
In mild areas, grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Otherwise grow in a container and position in full sun. Water during the growing season and liquid feed monthly from spring to flowering. Overwinter the whole container in a cold greenhouse. See agapanthus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Patio and container plants
- Rock garden
- City and courtyard gardens
- Gravel garden
- Flower borders and beds
- Banks and slopes
Pruning
No pruning required. Remove faded flowers and old leaves
Pests
May be susceptible to vine weevil, sawflies/sawfly, agapanthus gall midge and slugs and snails
Diseases
May be susceptible to powdery mildews
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