Agapanthus africanus 'Black Jack'

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The New Black! The best black Agapanthus we have ever seen, Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ is an exciting new introduction by the renowned Agapanthus breeders, De Wet. The winner of Chelsea Plant of the Year 2023 Competition, we knew this gorgeous variety was destined to be a winner! ‘Black Jack’ features silky, purplish-black buds which open to shining, deep purple flowers. Its colour oozes luxury and classic style, blending effortlessly with any palette. The open-facing, tubular flowers are held in spherical clusters, standing proudly on strong stems above semi-evergreen, strappy foliage. ‘Black Jack’ delivers long-lasting, repeat blooming over an extended period from midsummer to autumn plus denser and more abundant flower heads than usual. This undemanding perennial is heat and drought tolerant, making it perfect for dry, sunny borders and coastal locations where it creates a bold, architectural statement and is adored by bees and butterflies. Its compact size makes it a great choice for smaller gardens, patio pots or mixed containers. Height: 80cm (31in). Spread: 70cm (28in).

The black buds offer a stunning contrast to the striped purple flowers, that develop a metallic sheen over time. Each flowerhead (or umbel) are packed with dozens of individual florets that provide flowers over many weeks in summer. 'Black Jack's' flowers are open faced and hang in the flowerhead in a rounded formation. Its strong upright stems and broad evergreen foliage, provide striking form that will add presence and drama to any patio.

Choose a sunny position planted in free draining soil and well, let them do their thing. For container cultivation it’s best to improve standard multi purpose compost with the addition of around 20% John Inness number 3 compost to the mix. The occasional drench of a good organic fertiliser such as seaweed feed is our favourite too, encouraging healthy grow, flowers and generally maintaining good health of the plant. Occasionally snails and slugs can take a liking to the new growth, not usually a big problem but worth checking. Oh and don’t forget if you get tempted by one of these big beautiful evergreen agapanthus, and who could blame you, please remember to give shelter should really cold weather appear.

Size: 2 Litre pot
Mature Height : 0.5-1.0m
Mature Spread : 10-50cm
Flower Colour : deep purple
Flowering Time : Summer - Autumn
Foliage : Semi-evergreen
Fragrant : No
Growth Rate : Average
Hardiness : Half Hardy
Position : Full sun
Soil Moisture : Moist Well-drained
Soil PH : Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type : Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand