Discover Agapanthus with variegated foliage

Agapanthus 'Silver Moon'

Agapanthus ‘Silver Moon’ stands out for its green and cream-white variegated foliage, fairly broad, providing exceptional brightness to the plant. This bulbous plant belongs to the Liliaceae family. Its habit is fairly broad and lax. The green-grey, broadly white-edged foliage provides a striking contrast, especially when illuminated by the sun. It is deciduous.

This variety grows from a short rootstock with fleshy roots. It forms a clump reaching up to 70 cm in height and 40 cm wide. Flowering takes place in the height of summer, in July and August. The sturdy flowering stems bear umbels that are somewhat loose, about 10 cm in diameter. They consist of 20 to 50 lavender-blue flowers. The plant is hardy to -9°C. It establishes in well-drained, rich soil, in a sunny position sheltered from the wind for better overwintering.

This agapanthus is ideal for a contemporary, English or coastal-style garden. It is perfect for the middle of borders, paired with low-growing perennials with grey foliage, or for edging paths. It pairs harmoniously with Artemisia, Cerastium, and creeping euonymus, which carpet its base. It is also ideal for large pots on terraces, in wide containers. Pot culture allows it to be brought indoors to protect from frost in winter if required.

This agapanthus brings a touch of poetry and a holiday atmosphere to a garden or on a terrace. Cut flowers and foliage, once cut and placed in a vase, create original, summery bouquets to display in your home.

Agapanthus 'Golden Drop'

Agapanthus ‘Golden Drop’ captures attention with its compact stature, not exceeding 40 cm, and its delicately variegated foliage of pale yellow, cream and pale green. This variety is renowned for its light and generous summer flowering, consisting of small clusters of pale lavender-blue flowers that stand out above the foliage. Its small size makes it ideal for terraces or small gardens, while giving it a wild, natural look. It was featured at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2012.

This hybrid Agapanthus is a bulbous plant that thrives in full sun, in rich, well-drained soil. Originating from New Zealand, ‘Golden Drop’ is ultra-compact and forms a dense clump with slender, ribbon-like leaves, reminiscent of certain grasses, which disappear in autumn. The flowering stems are sturdy and topped with umbels of 7 to 10 campanulate flowers, in a pale lavender-blue shade, from June to August. It tolerates temperatures down to around -12°C.

In a garden, Agapanthus ‘Golden Drop’ blends into the back of borders or along paths, paired with grey-leaved perennials. It is accompanied by lilies, daylilies, alstroemerias, shrub salvias, or perennials. Ideal for a large pot on the terrace, it can be overwintered indoors during severe frosts. This plant fits just as well in a wild or naturalistic-style garden as by the sea or in a contemporary urban garden.

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ is a recent variety, appreciated for its compact habit and cream variegated foliage, offering a bright display all year round in mild climates. This low-growing plant, hardy to -10°C, is ideal for borders or in pots on patios. It rapidly develops a dense clump of linear, slender foliage with cream-white margins. It reaches a diameter of 50 cm, widening gradually. The summer flowering, in July and August, is characterised by sturdy stems 60 cm tall, bearing large hemispherical umbels of 12 cm in diameter. Each umbel comprises about 30 small campanulate flowers in a vivid light blue, highlighted by dark blue veins.

In the garden, the Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ illuminates borders and terraces with its bright colours and decorative foliage. Although semi-hardy, it requires a sheltered position and fertile, well-drained soil. A thick mulch at its base is recommended for better winter survival. It can also be grown in a pot, allowing overwintering indoors in harsher climates.

The Agapanthus ‘Tinkerbell’ is particularly suited to mild coastal climates, with a preference for wet summers typical of the Atlantic coast, in contrast to the Mediterranean summer drought. It pairs well with other Agapanthus varieties or exotic plants such as Kniphofia, Hemerocallis and Phormium, for a striking, exotic look.

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