{"product_id":"silver-baby-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-silver-baby","title":"Silver Baby Agapanthus - Agapanthus orientalis 'Silver Baby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilver Baby Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Silver Baby') is a compact agapanthus, about 50cm tall and 60cm wide, with a long flowering season of ice-white blooms lightly tipped in pale blue. The florets have slightly ruffled petals in bud, and the neat size lets you enjoy them up close. It is frost, humidity and drought tolerant once established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA long flowering season.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ice-white heads, tipped in pale blue, keep opening over a long stretch of summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNeat but generous.\u003c\/strong\u003e A compact clump that still produces plenty of flowers, so it suits tight spaces without looking shy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once established.\u003c\/strong\u003e It tolerates frost, humidity and drought, a useful combination for a flowering border plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Close to a seat or a doorway, you can see the ruffled buds and the delicate blue tips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is hardy, and only needs deadheading and the occasional division.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBorders and path edges.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 50cm apart in a line, and the clumps merge into a soft white ribbon of flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot by the front door shows off the flowers at eye level and keeps the plant tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 50cm by 60cm it adds white colour without taking over, and it works well against dark foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Silver Baby Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Agapanthus are tougher than they look, and Silver Baby suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It handles cold and dry conditions, though growth slows in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any well drained soil that is not too rich in organic matter. Mulch at planting and feed lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly through the first 12 weeks or so and keep it mulched. After that it asks for little water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Snip off spent flower heads to encourage more blooms through summer and to stop seed forming. When the clump outgrows its space, lift and divide it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Silver Baby Agapanthus as tube stock, 140mm pots in packs of 10 and 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tube stock is a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, and it is the practical way to plant a long border. The potted packs carry a fuller clump from the start, so they should reach flowering sooner. Plant in a prepared bed and keep the water up in the first season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as sold out on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eCompare more agapanthus\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/agapanthus-its-stunning-blooms-await\"\u003eAgapanthus planting and care guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-small-gardens\"\u003ePlants for small gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frost-hardy-plants\"\u003eFrost hardy plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does Silver Baby get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout 50cm high and 60cm wide, which is compact for an agapanthus. The flower stems rise a little above the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate humidity and frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is frost, humidity and drought tolerant once established, which suits many Australian climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake care. Agapanthus sap can irritate skin and the plant is mildly toxic if eaten, so keep it out of reach of pets that chew plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67789654950207,"sku":"AGA-ORI-SILVER-tube","price":20.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67789655179583,"sku":"AGA-ORI-SILVER-140MM-P10","price":238.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67789655212351,"sku":"AGA-ORI-SILVER-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/silver-baby-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-silver-baby.jpg?v=1792193481","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/silver-baby-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-silver-baby","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}