Agapanthus Black Jack | 9cm Pot

A deep-purple flowering perennial . Position: full sun Soil: fertile, moist, well-drained soil (or John Innes No.3 compost for containers) Rate of growth: average Flowering period: July to August Hardiness: frost hardy (may need protection in winter) Stunning deep-purple, almost black tubular flowers forming a globe above stout green stems, ‘Black Jack’ is a wonderful perennial suited to bold plantings within borders or as a specimen in a container. Bred by South African plant breeders De Wet, these eye-catching African lilies are hardier than most and offer a longer flowering performance from mid-summer onwards. Garden care: Keep well-watered during the growing season, applying a balanced liquid fertiliser each month from spring until the plant flowers. Towards the end of September cut back on the watering and feeding to allow the foliage to toughen up, and in cold, exposed areas protect the crown of the plant with a deep, dry winter mulch.