Agapanthus 'Blackjack'® 23cm
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€49,90
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Agapanthus BlackJack ('DWAghyb02' PBR)
If you look at it and think it is fake... welcome 😏
Pot diameter: 23 cm (5 lt) • Height: 90 cm • Large-size plant
Agapanthus BlackJack ('DWAghyb02' PBR) looks like no other. With almost black flowers, which are in fact a deep dark purple, this award-winning variety brings drama and refined intensity to the garden or balcony. Its buds are just as dark, adding a unique, modern touch. Flowering is rich and lasts for many weeks in summer, offering height, colour and architectural presence without excessive demands.
Amaryllidaceae Deciduous Full sun / partial shade Low maintenance Large size • flowering perennial
Light
🔆 Full sun / partial shade
More sun → deeper colour.
Watering
💧 Moderate–regular
Let the top layer dry; excellent drainage.
Substrate
🪨 Well-draining
Potting soil + perlite/pumice for pots.
Temperature
🌡️ down to -7°C
In pots: protect from severe frost.
What makes it special
- 🏆 Awarded “Plant of the Year 2023” at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
- 🌑 Impressive flowers in shades that approach black.
- 🌸 Rich flowering with dark buds and strong contrast.
- 🪴 Ideal for pots, borders and architectural plantings.
Ideal use
- 🏡 Balconies, borders, front doors and entrance areas.
- 🎨 Decorative pots with strong colour contrast.
- 🧩 Arrangements with perennials or plants with strong texture.
- 🏛️ Gardens with clean lines and architectural planting.
Where to place it
Place it in a sunny border or in positions with full sun and light partial shade. It is ideal for large pots at entrances, for the back of borders where it can add height, and for repeated planting along a pathway or terrace. The result is bold, modern and clean, especially when the dark flowers stand out against light-coloured or silver foliage.
What to combine it with
- Pennisetum ‘Rubrum’ and Festuca glauca — texture, movement and colour intensity.
- Heuchera ‘Obsidian’ and Ophiopogon ‘Nigrescens’ — depth and a dark base for a more theatrical composition.
- Senecio cineraria and Stachys byzantina — silver foliage for clean contrast with the flowers.
- Phormium and Cordyline — clean lines, height and modern architectural planting.
Variety origin click to read
Agapanthus BlackJack ('DWAghyb02' PBR) is the result of a long-term breeding programme by Andy de Wet and the De Wet Plant Breeders team in South Africa. The programme focused on crosses between species and lines of the genus Agapanthus, aiming to combine aesthetic originality, exceptionally deep colour and reliable garden performance.
Every year, a large number of seedlings from selected parents were evaluated, with particular emphasis on flower colour depth, inflorescence symmetry, flowering frequency, form stability and overall resilience in dry, warm conditions.
‘BlackJack’ stood out for its almost black colour palette, very dark buds, impressive inflorescence symmetry and its ability to produce rich, spectacular flowering. The clone was protected as a plant variety with protection number EU 20222869.
The commercial management and protection of propagation rights is handled by Plantipp B.V., which specialises in the international introduction of new ornamental varieties. The variety quickly became known thanks to the rare intensity of its colour and its award-winning presence at international exhibitions.
| 🔎 Element | Information |
|---|---|
| 🌿 Botanical name | Agapanthus BlackJack ('DWAghyb02' PBR) — EU 20222869 |
| 🪴 Pot/Size | 23 cm (5 lt) • height approx. 90 cm |
| 🌸 Flowering | Deep dark purple flowers, dark buds and strong summer presence. |
| 🏅 Awards | RHS Chelsea Flower Show — Plant of the Year 2023 |
| ☀️ Light | Full sun to light partial shade. |
| 💧 Watering | Moderate–regular, with good drainage and no standing water. |
| ⚠️ Toxicity | Keep away from children and pets in case plant parts are ingested. |
💡 Tip: For even richer flowering, feed from spring to the end of summer with fertiliser for flowering plants and keep the substrate well-draining but not permanently dry during the growing season.
🤔 Did you know? This variety won 2nd place at the Glazen Tulp Awards 2024–2025, proving that innovation… wears black.
Why you will love it info
- 🖤 It offers some of the darkest flowers you can add to a pot or border.
- 🏅 It is award-winning, recognised and genuinely impressive.
- 🌿 It needs low maintenance but delivers high visual impact.
- 🎭 It adds dramatic depth and elegance to any arrangement.
🧠 Greenleaf geek corner — scientific facts nobody asked for geek
- 🌿 The genus Agapanthus originates from South Africa and is known for spherical flower heads on strong flowering stems.
- 🧬 ‘BlackJack’ was selected for exceptionally dark floral pigmentation, compact inflorescences and strong ornamental presence.
- 🌱 It grows from fleshy roots and a dense base, traits that help the plant return strongly each season.
- 🔬 Controlled varieties are propagated vegetatively so that colour and flowering traits remain stable.
How “black” are the flowers? colour
Their appearance comes close to black; in reality, they are a deep, very dark purple with dark buds for striking contrast.
Where does it fit best? placement
In entrance pots, architectural borders or repeated along pathways and terraces for a bold, theatrical effect.
When does it flower? flowering
It flowers in summer, with impressive dark buds and large flower heads that last for many weeks.
Is it suitable for pots? use
Yes, it performs excellently in large pots, offering height, dark colour and strong architectural presence.
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🔎 Note: Due to the natural variability of plants, the plant you receive may differ slightly from the one shown in the photo. Shape, size or colour may vary depending on the season, growing conditions and the natural character of each plant.
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