{"product_id":"agapanthus-blush-pink","title":"Agapanthus 'Blush Pink'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLily of the Nile \/ African Lily\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAgapanthus 'Blush Pink'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (garden cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clump-forming perennial (strappy foliage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compact agapanthus with tidy, strappy evergreen foliage and soft blush-pink flower umbels in summer (often into early autumn). Tough, sun-loving and low-maintenance, it’s ideal for borders, edging, mass planting and pots in SA’s temperate\/Mediterranean climate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.6-0.8 m H x 0.4-0.6 m W \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15-30 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, arching, mid-green strappy leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rounded heads of soft blush-pink florets in summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen bulk + summer flower display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar for bees and other pollinators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought-Tolerant; Heat-Tolerant; Wind-Tolerant; Frost Hardy; Coastal-Tolerant (second-line); Clay-Tolerant \u003cem data-end=\"3107\" data-start=\"3085\"\u003eonly if well-drained\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Border\/edging: 3 per metre (≈ 30–40 cm centres); Mass planting: 30–50 cm apart; Containers: 25–40 cm pots (size up as clumps fill)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Caution — sap and plant parts can irritate skin and may be toxic if ingested (saponins). Keep pets and children from chewing; wear gloves when dividing\/triming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best flowering in sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam or sandy loam; improves with organic mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); rarely in winter—only if dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems (reduces self-seeding, keeps tidy); divide congested clumps in late winter\/early spring; mulch in spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years (clumps are long-lived and easily renewed by division)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suited to temperate \u0026amp; Mediterranean SA, incl. second-line coastal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral (adaptable: slightly acidic–slightly alkaline)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow borders\/edging along paths and drives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass plant for a summer colour band\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContainers for entries and patios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix with grasses and grey foliage for contrast \u003cem data-start=\"2642\" data-end=\"2665\"\u003e(not a privacy hedge)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReliable, water-wise summer colour with clean, evergreen structure—easy, tidy and great in sun, borders and pots.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":47355929919740,"sku":"AGAP-BLUS-PINK-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/agapanthus-blush-pink-lily-of-the-nile-140mm-pot-adelaide-plant-co.jpg?v=1791346797","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/agapanthus-blush-pink","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}