Agapanthus hybrid (AMPU001) SUGAR PLUM™

Common Name:
Agapanthus 'Sugar Plum'™

Description:
Agapanthus hybrid (AMPU001) SUGAR PLUM™ is a vibrant, clump-forming perennial prized for its stunning bicolour flowers and lush, strappy foliage. This hybrid showcases medium-sized flower heads that combine shades of rich purple and violet, appearing on strong, upright stems that rise above the foliage in the warmer months. The SUGAR PLUM™ variety is more compact than many traditional agapanthus, making it well-suited to modern landscapes, borders, and pots. It thrives in well-drained soils and is tolerant of drought and coastal conditions once established. In Melbourne gardens, it performs best in a sunny to partly shaded position, delivering a long flowering season through summer. Low-maintenance and resilient, this cultivar also shows improved disease resistance and is less prone to self-seeding than older agapanthus varieties, making it a more environmentally friendly choice.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 60–70 cm
Width: 40–50 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
Purple
Violet
Bicolour (purple and lilac tones)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Low Maintenance
Non-invasive cultivar (low seed set)

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (especially dogs and cats) and humans if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.

Companion Plants:
Lavandula dentata (French Lavender)
Salvia nemorosa
Westringia varieties
Lomandra 'Tanika'
Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost'