Agapanthus africanus 'Double Diamond' - Dwarf African Lily

Agapanthus africanus 'Double Diamond' is a compact, dwarf variety of the popular African Lily. It produces elegant clusters of double white flowers from midsummer to early autumn, sitting above strap-like green foliage. Perfect for borders, patio containers, and rock gardens.

Position: Full sun

Rate of Growth: Medium

Soil: Well-drained, light sandy or moderate fertile

Hardiness: H3 - Hardy in coastal and mild areas

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Agapanthus africanus 'Double Diamond' - Description

Potted: Perennial

Common Name: Dwarf African Lily

Other Names: Agapanthus 'Double Diamond'

Indoors or Outdoors: Outdoors

Size: Height 30 cm, Spread 30 cm

Agapanthus africanus 'Double Diamond' - Characteristics

Mature Size: Reaches up to 30 cm in height and spreads up to 30 cm.

Evergreen or Deciduous: Deciduous

Preferred Position: Thrives in full sun. Prefers well-drained soil.

Hardy or Not Hardy: Hardy in coastal and mild areas

Diseases: Generally disease-resistant but may be affected by root rot in poorly drained soils.

Facts About Agapanthus africanus 'Double Diamond'

Irish Specific Facts: Agapanthus 'Double Diamond' thrives in Ireland’s temperate climate, producing compact, long-lasting blooms in summer. Excellent for container planting in sheltered locations.

Plant at a Glance

Facing: facing:south facing:west

Sunlight: light:sun

Soil Type: soiltype:light-sandy soiltype:moderate-fertile

Flowering Months: flowering:july flowering:august flowering:september

Flower Colour: flowercolour:white

Leaf Colour: leafcolour:green

Foliage: foliage:deciduous

Fragrance: fragrance:none

Wildlife Attraction: wildlife:attractive-to-pollinators

Size: size:30cm

Soil Moisture: soilmoisture:normal  soilmoisture:dry-sandy

Special Conditions: specialconditions:tolerates-drought

Garden Style: gardenstyle:mediterranean gardenstyle:rock-and-water