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Agapanthus praecox 'Tinkerbell'
Delightful small agapanthus with cream and green striped leaves. Forms a dense colourful clump. Prefers to be planted in light shade, great for colour in a borders, good edging plant. Occasionally it will have stems of light blue flowers. Raised by Barry McKenzie, Topline Nurseries, Oratia.
Genus
Agapanthus
Species
praecox
Cultivar
'Tinkerbell'
Common name
African lily
Hybrid
Sport of Agapanthus 'Peter Pan'
Family name
Liliaceae
Place of origin
South Africa
DETAILS
Height
20 cm
Width
20 cm
(expected growth in average NZ conditions in 5 to 10 years)
Leaves
Evergreen
Soil Type
Grows in most soil types
Moisture
Soil must be well drained / Tolerates dry soils
Exposure
Frost hardy / Prefers a semi-shaded site / Tolerates coastal sites
Immaculate / Texture / Whimsical
Perennials
Category
Small, height up to 0.6 metres.
Availability
Please go to our current Monthly Stock List, to check if this plant is likely to be available.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.
Your favourite Garden Centre may be able to order it for you ... where to buy our plants.