Common Name:
Dwarf Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’
Description:
Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ is a compact, dwarf selection of agapanthus valued for its neat clumping habit and vibrant blue flower displays. This evergreen perennial forms dense mounds of glossy, strap-like green foliage, making it an excellent choice for borders, mass planting, edging pathways, and container growing. During summer, it produces numerous rounded clusters of rich sky-blue trumpet-shaped flowers held above the foliage on sturdy stems, creating a striking display that attracts bees and beneficial pollinators. Its smaller stature makes it particularly useful where a tidy, low-growing agapanthus is desired without sacrificing flowering performance. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, ‘Peter Pan’ thrives in full sun to part shade and performs best in well-drained soil. It is hardy, drought tolerant once established, and requires minimal maintenance beyond occasional division to maintain vigour. This versatile plant is widely used in modern landscapes, coastal gardens, and formal plantings for its reliability, long flowering period, and structured form.
Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Mature Size:
Height: 30–40 cm
Width: 40–50 cm
Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade
Flowering:
Flowers in Summer
Flower Colour:
Blue
Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Drought Tolerant once established
Low Maintenance
Suitable for Borders and Edging
Excellent for Mass Planting
Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested. Sap and plant parts may cause irritation and gastrointestinal upset in humans, dogs, cats, and livestock.
Companion Plants:
Liriope
Lomandra
Dietes
Lavender
Salvia
Westringia
For more information and photos of this species, Warners Nursery has detailed information available to the public here