{"product_id":"agapanthus-black-buddhist-d","title":"Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' (D)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/b\u003e African lily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription:\u003c\/b\u003e Agapanthus 'Black Buddhist' is one of the most dramatically coloured agapanthus cultivars available, producing large, rounded umbels of deep violet-blue to near-black trumpet-shaped flowers that emerge from almost-black buds on striking dark purple stems from midsummer well into autumn. Each petal carries a darker central stripe that adds further depth and refinement to the intensely coloured blooms. The striking combination of near-black stems, midnight buds, and richly pigmented flowers above a clump of bold, strap-shaped dark green foliage gives this compact variety a distinctly theatrical, contemporary quality that suits modern planting schemes and gravel gardens as well as traditional herbaceous borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e outstanding cut flower, long-lasting decorative seed heads for autumn and winter interest, excellent in containers and gravel gardens, deer and rabbit resistant, suitable for coastal gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWildlife attraction:\u003c\/b\u003e Bumblebees and butterflies are strongly attracted to the dark, richly coloured flowers from July through to September.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight \u0026amp; spread (approx.) at 10 years:\u003c\/b\u003e 90–100cm x 60cm (flowering stems to 100cm; foliage clump to approximately 60cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Full sun in a warm, sheltered spot; a south-facing border or sunny patio gives the best flowering results. Container-grown plants often flower more prolifically as restricted roots encourage blooming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/b\u003e Neutral; tolerant of a range of well-drained soils including sandy and chalky types. Avoid heavy, waterlogged conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMoisture:\u003c\/b\u003e Moist but well-drained; water regularly throughout the growing season. Ensure good drainage over winter — the crown is vulnerable to persistent wet and cold combined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter hardiness:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardy to around -10°C (H4); fully hardy in mild and coastal gardens with good drainage. In colder regions apply a generous mulch of dry material over the crown each November, or bring container plants under cover for the winter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cedar Nursery Herbaceous","offers":[{"title":"5 litre","offer_id":57046154805626,"sku":"130005","price":38.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.landscaping.co.uk\/products\/agapanthus-black-buddhist-d","provider":"Cedar Nursery - Plants and Outdoor Living","version":"1.0","type":"link"}