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Agapanthus 'Northern Star'

African lily

£8.99
£8.99
This hardy, repeat-flowering perennial produces striking deep blue-violet blooms with a darker stripe, adding elegance and height to borders and containers.
  • Hardy and floriferous
  • Deep blue-violet flowers with dark stripes
  • Ideal for attracting pollinators
Size

    • Aspect

      Full sun

    • Hardiness

      Half hardy

    • Flowers

      July, August

    • Soil type

      Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

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    • Why we like this plant

      Agapanthus 'Northern Star' is a compact yet striking perennial that provides a bold display of colour while being low-maintenance and pollinator-friendly.

    • About this plant

      Agapanthus 'Northern Star' (PBR) is a clump-forming, deciduous perennial that offers a breathtaking display of deep blue-violet flowers with darker central stripes from midsummer to early autumn. Its strap-like green leaves form a neat base, making it ideal for mixed borders, gravel gardens, or large containers. This variety is particularly hardy and floriferous, thriving in well-drained soil and full sun. A magnet for bees and butterflies, it adds long-lasting interest and structure to any garden.

    • Key features

      • Rich blue-violet flowers with a darker stripe
      • Compact and clump-forming habit
      • Attracts bees and pollinators
      • Excellent for borders and containers

    • Height and
      spread

    • Growth
      habit

      Clump-forming, upright

    • Moisture

      Moderate moisture needs

    • Position in
      the Garden

      Borders, containers, gravel gardens

    Planting guide

    • Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny location
    • Space plants 30-45cm apart to allow for growth
    • Ideal for containers, raised beds, and coastal gardens

    Care tips

    • Water regularly in dry spells, but avoid waterlogging
    • Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms
    • Divide clumps every 3-4 years to maintain vigour

    Winter care

    • Apply a mulch layer to protect roots from frost
    • For container-grown plants, move to a sheltered spot in winter
    • Cut back old flower stems in late autumn