Buy Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

Also Known As

Polar Ice White African Lily
Polar Ice White Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 2'-3'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

7a-10b

1 gallon bagged root ball | $21

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Agapanthus 'Polar Ice' plant details

Brilliant white flower globes in spring and summer on this hardier-than-most Agapanthus. If you long for that front of the border Agapanthus elegance but wish it was a bit more cold hardy, this is a good one. Just keep in mind it dislikes being soggy and frozen, so plant it in a spot with good drainage, like a rock garden if you're lucky enough to have one. Or consider keeping it in a container where you can scoot it under the eaves during winter wet.

Agapanthus 'Polar Ice' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity, seaside / salt and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This pure white agapanthus is a wonderful change to the normal blue varieties. This smaller (12'-18') agapanthus is a great plant for mid summer bloom

By: Gossler Farms

Agapanthus 'Polar Ice' is one of the hardiest whites bearing large, rounded umbels of white, trumpet-shaped blossoms on stout, strong stems. Similar to the 'Headbourne Hybrids'. Herbaceous, going fully dormant in winter.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Polar Ice is a new deciduous variety from the Netherlands. Since it looses its leaves for the winter, it is more cold hardy than the evergreen types. It may be able to survive down to zone 5 or 6 with protection, but we can't guarantee anything below zone 7. The key is to keep the soil around the roots dry and unfrozen during winter. These also make good potted subjects. Agapanthus produce flowers prolifically through the spring and summer. The foliage and blooming habbits supperficially resembles that of a Day-Lily. They like more sun in cool climates, and more shade in hot areas. The tall, long lasting umbles produce dozens, even hundreds of small flowers for a striking display. The divisions for sale are newly imported from the Netherlands.. They grow quickly, but do not always bloom the first year. WE CAN NOT SHIP LIVE PLANTS INTERNATIONALLY!

By: Edens Blooms

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Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Polar Ice' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Polar Ice'

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant