Agapanthus umbellatus White Umbrella seeds - African lily

Agapanthus umbellatus 'White Umbrella' is a spectacular variety of African Lily, admired for its pure white flowers grouped in large dense umbels. Perfect for brightening borders, beds, or containers, this plant possesses a real elegance with its abundant summer flowering and evergreen foliage. Somewhat tender (-5°C), this variety requires little maintenance and withstands drought well.

Belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, the 'White Umbrella' Agapanthus is native to South Africa. This herbaceous perennial can reach a height of 1.4 m with a spread of 60 cm. It develops long, dark green ribbon-like leaves, forming a dense clump that persists in winter. Its upright flower stalks bear large spherical umbels of white flowers, measuring between 20 and 25 cm in diameter. Each trumpet-shaped flower reaches approximately 5 cm in length. Flowering occurs between June and September. This plant is relatively slow to establish and takes between 2 and 5 years to reach its mature size.

The 'White Umbrella' Agapanthus is ideal for structuring beds or adding height to borders. Consider pairing it with Verbascum 'Southern Charm', with pastel spike flowers or Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant' featuring silvery foliage and light abundant purple flowering. To add a touch of height, try Eryngium giganteum (Giant Sea Holly), with its silvery flowers adding a spiky texture and architectural look. Helenium 'Moerheim Beauty' with their coppery tones will extend garden interest into late summer. This Agapanthus also lends itself well to container cultivation for patios or terraces.