Agapanthus White Heaven

The Agapanthus 'White Heaven' is a new variety of agapanthus. It produces immense, very dense, pure white umbels formed by numerous small semi-double stars. The plant is particularly floriferous and repeat flowering. It remains attractive for a long time as its flowers give way to attractive ornamental fruiting. This large perennial has deciduous to semi-evergreen foliage, depending on the climate, and is moderately hardy. It is an unusual and exquisite plant that looks great in flower beds and pots.

This hybrid agapanthus is a bulb from the Lily family. It is moderately hardy, surviving temperatures as low as -10°C (14 °F), and loses its foliage in autumn.

 The 'White Heaven' variety of Agapanthus africanus is a stunning plant first discovered in the Netherlands. It is known for its remarkable abundance of flowers and huge inflorescences. The plant grows from a short rhizome with fleshy roots, forming a dense clump with slightly arching, medium green, ribbon-like leaves. When in bloom, it can grow up to 1m (3ft 4in) in height and 50 to 60cm (19.7 - 23.6in) in width. From July to September, the plant produces up to 30 very sturdy floral stems, each crowned with a dense umbel that is 20 to 24cm (7.9 - 9.4in) wide and contains up to 80 fully open white flowers.

The 'White Heaven' Agapanthus is aptly named; its pure and airy flowers create a heavenly atmosphere. It is often used in flower beds and can be surrounded by low-growing perennials with grey foliage, such as cerastiums, artemisias, creeping euonymus and aubrietas, or used to border paths, with the ground covered by creeping plants. Additionally, it blends perfectly with tall grasses like Panicum virgatum 'Dallas Blues' or with the astonishing foliage of Schizachyrium scoparium. It is also an excellent choice for a terrace in a pretty wide pot that allows it to produce many floral stems. This cultivation method has the advantage of being able to overwinter the plant in case of intense frost. It is a versatile plant that can thrive by the sea, in an English cottage, or even in a contemporary-style city garden. The flowers and leaves can be cut and placed in a vase, bringing freshness and originality to the house.