Agapanthus Silver Baby

Agapanthus 'Silver Baby' is, as its name suggests, a small specimen with very pretty flowers with a romantic look: they are white, infused with blue on the edges of the petals, the whole is slightly grey, giving this silvery impression. It is a hybrid Agapanthus that is not very hardy, up to about -10°C (14°F) ideal for borders in mild regions and in pots. Its semi-evergreen foliage is fine, of a beautiful light green. It forms a clump from which rigid and robust stems emerge, flowering from June to September. It does not exceed 40 to 50cm (16 to 20in) in height.

Agapanthus are plants of the lily family, originating from South Africa, which hybridize naturally in nature or in our gardens. Agapanthus 'Silver Baby' is a hybrid cultivar that received a Garden of Merit Award in 2019, a distinction awarded by the Royal Horticulture Society. This plant develops and multiplies rapidly from a stump with fleshy rhizomes, forming a dense clump of linear, narrow, bright green foliage. The abundant flowering takes place in summer, more or less early depending on the climate, and lasts about 6 weeks. Solid and stout stems, about 30cm (12in) high, bear at their tips hemispherical umbels composed of about twenty small campanulate flowers, white-grey, whose petals are terminated by bluish tips.

Agapanthus 'Silver Baby' is a lovely variety to integrate in a white garden, among grey foliage. It brings an exotic and light touch to sunny borders. This semi-hardy variety should be placed in a protected and south-facing location, and a thick mulch should be applied at its base. Whether in a border, in a pot or in a planter, Agapanthus 'Silver Baby' suits various settings. It is particularly suited to mild coastal climates. In harsher regions, it is perfect in a pot to be stored away each winter. It is very beautiful when associated with other mauve or blue varieties in a minimalist decor. It is also very decorative in romantic-themed beds with Hemerocallis, Bush Salvias or Gauras.