Agapanthus 'Black Jack' is an award-winning variety, crowned Plant of the Year at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show. Bred in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders, it is celebrated as the most intensely coloured agapanthus available today.
Why You'll Love It:
• Award-winning Plant of the Year at 2023 Chelsea Flower Show
• Most intensely coloured agapanthus available today
• Inky black buds open into large heads of deep black-purple flowers
• Extended flowering season from summer into early autumn
• Vigorous, disease-resistant perennial
• Heat and drought tolerant
Planting & Care:
Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil. Plant 80cm-1m apart for mass plantings or use as striking specimen plants in containers and garden beds. Feed annually in spring with a balanced slow-release fertilizer to encourage vigorous growth and abundant flowering. Ideal for borders, pots, and focal points.
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Botanical Name | Agapanthus Praecox 'Black Jack' |
Growth Expectancy | 1m H x 40cm W |
Position | Sun to Semi-Shade |
Water Smart | Semi-Water Smart |
Indigenous | Yes |