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Agapanthus africanus ‘Twister’ is a beautiful African Lily with striking flowers which stand out amongst other Agapanthuses. Large round clusters of white trumpet shaped blooms have a rich royal blue at the base and stand tall on sturdy stems. Excellent for cut flower displays to enjoy indoors, lasting up to two weeks in a vase. A stunning border plant which holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit. Plants are eye-catching planted in groups and suitable for growing in containers as a patio feature. Flowering from July to September, Agapanthus africanus ‘Twister’ adds further interest to your garden as the elegant flowers sit upon vibrant, green, semi-evergreen strappy foliage. For the best performance Agapanthus africanus ‘Twister’ requires a well-drained soil in full sun. Being a hardy perennial, this African beauty will grow outside all year, only needing protection when temperatures drop below -10°C. Reaches a mature height and spread of 60cm.
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Key Information
Latin Name | Agapanthus africanus ‘Twister’ |
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Common Name | African Lily |
Hardiness | H4 (-5 to -10°C) |
Colour | White |
Format | 9cm Pots |
Position | Full-Sun |
Foliage | Semi-Evergreen |
Height in Maturity (m) | 0.60 m |
Spread in Maturity (m) | 0.60 |
AGM | Yes |
Soil Conditions | Chalk Loam Sand |
Soil Acidity | Acid Alkaline Neutral |
Aspect | East-facing, South-facing, West-facing |
Drought Tolerant | Yes |
Good for pots | Yes |
Good for wildlife | Yes |
Good for pollinators | Yes |
Good for cutting | Yes |