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Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac'

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac'

Name: Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac'
Brand: The Plant Company
SKU: 10576f
Price: 19.88 NZD
Availability: InStock

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' is an attractive evergreen perennial valued for its soft lilac purple flowers and tidy clumping habit. This reliable variety performs very well in New Zealand gardens and is ideal for borders, mass planting, and container use. Its gentle flower colour offers a softer alternative to deep blue agapanthus while still providing strong seasonal impact and year round structure in the landscape.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Perennials
Height:	40 cm
Spread:	40 cm
Flowering time:	Spring, Summer
Tolerances:	Extended dry periods, Hardy, Wet, Wind
Garden uses:	Borders, Containers, Living areas, Paths & Steps, Patios, Ponds, Pool areas
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern, Riparian
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Low
Growth rate	Fast
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Sku	10576

How to grow Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' in NZ

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' grows best in full sun to partial shade with free draining soil. It adapts well to a wide range of soil types and tolerates coastal conditions. Plant with the crown level with the soil surface and water regularly during establishment. Once established it is drought tolerant and performs reliably across most regions of New Zealand.

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' care tips

Caring for Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' is easy and low maintenance. Water during prolonged dry periods and apply mulch to retain soil moisture. Remove spent flower stems to keep plants looking tidy and encourage fresh growth. Feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser to promote healthy foliage and abundant flowering. This variety is hardy and generally pest free.

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' size, spacing, and growth rate

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' typically grows to around 70 to 90 centimetres tall and wide forming a strong rounded clump. It has a moderate growth rate and establishes quickly under good conditions. Space plants approximately 60 to 70 centimetres apart for mass planting. Its size suits borders and medium sized garden areas.

Landscaping uses for Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac'

Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' is ideal for borders, mass planting, and low maintenance landscape designs. Its soft lilac flowers pair well with both bold and pastel planting schemes. It is commonly used in residential gardens, driveways, and commercial landscapes. This variety adds colour, structure, and reliability to landscaped spaces.

Why buy Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' from The Plant Company?

When you buy Agapanthus 'Gayles Lilac' from The Plant Company you are buying from New Zealands most trusted plant nursery. Our plants are grown for local conditions and selected for reliable flowering and strong growth. We offer fast nationwide delivery, expert growing advice, and dependable customer service. Buy with confidence knowing you are receiving premium plants backed by trusted NZ expertise.

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