Agapanthus 'Black Jack'| Agapanthus Praecox 'Black Jack' PBR DWAGHYB02

The Black Jack Agapanthus is a true showstopper! Crowned Plant of the Year at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show, this award-winning variety was bred right here in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders. Celebrated as the most intensely coloured agapanthus available today, it dazzles with velvety, deep purple-black blooms that flower from November through March in Cape Town.

Perfect for borders, containers, and coastal gardens, this indigenous beauty thrives in full sun to semi-shade and is wonderfully water-wise. Black Jack is more than a plant. It's a statement of sophistication, resilience, and world-class flair for your garden.

Why You’ll Love It

• Award-winning variety, crowned Plant of the Year 2023 at Chelsea Flower Show.
• Bred in South Africa by the renowned De Wet breeders.
• Unique, velvety black-purple blooms unlike any other agapanthus.
• Long flowering season in Cape Town (November–March).
• Indigenous, water-wise, and low-maintenance.

Plant & Care

Plant in well-drained soil with good sun exposure or semi-shade. Water moderately during the growing season, reducing in winter when Cape Town’s rains provide natural moisture. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering and maintain a neat look. Divide clumps every few years to keep plants vigorous and healthy.

Did You Know?

Agapanthus ‘Black Jack’ is not only a garden gem but also a global star, celebrated internationally for its rare colour intensity. Owning one means you’re growing a piece of horticultural history right in your Cape Town garden!