Plant of the month Meg Chatterton Plant of the month Meg Chatterton

Plant of the month: Agapanthus cultivars

We’ve all seen these ubiquitous blue and white clumps lining driveways and nature strips, seemingly immortal and, in certain parts of country, a little too keen to settle where they aren't wanted. But sterile cultivars are a great way to include this hardy plant in your garden without risk of it becoming weedy.

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