Agapanthus
Agapanthus is native to South America and is also known as Nile Lily. Although, grown from a bulb, agapanthus is not a lily.
Wholesale cut Agapanthus has been very popular in wedding flowers over the past few years and is available in shades of blue, purple and pure white varieties.
Learn more about fresh cut Agapanthus here.
Please read the product advice before you proceed...
Please Note: Agapanthus can take a few days to open.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Agapanthus Flowers?
Agapanthus is a tall stemmed cut flower topped with clusters of long trumpet shaped petals, usually in blues, purples, creams & whites. The stems do not have any leaves and there are different colour varieties to choose from. Agapanthus is often used to add height to floral arrangements. Commercially grown fresh cut Agapanthus is usually available in stem lengths of 60-90cm.
How long do fresh cut Agapanthus Flowers usually last?
Once conditioned correctly, Agapanthus will normally last between 7-10 days in a water filled vase. Once placed in water the flower blooms may take a few days to open & delevop nicely. As with all cut flowers, changing the vase water every 2 days and trimming the stems each time will prolong their life.
When are Agapanthus Flowers in Season (in the UK)
in the UK fresh cut Agapanthus flowers are usually available to purchase between June through to mid February. Sometimes Agapanthus grown in countries such as Colombia & Ecuador are available on UK flower markets in off-season.
How do I Care & Condition fresh cut Agapanthus Flowers?
- Sterilise your vase/bucket and fill with luke-warm fresh water.
- Add flower food.
- Cut the stems at a 45 degree angle with a sharp knife.
- Place the Agapanthus flowers in the water and allow to condition for at least 24 hours before working with them.
- Do not place in direct sunlight of near central heating radiators.
You can also find an in-depth Agapanthus Care Guide here.
Are Agapanthus Flowers Scented?
In general, the answer is, no they are not. If you want to add a nice fragrance to your floral arrangement you may care to add some of the following flowers: Freesia, Stocks, Garden Roses etc.
What does Agapanthus look like?
This is an image of a blue Agapanthus variety:
