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Also Known As

Agapanthus 'Tinker Bell'
Agapanthus 'Tinkerbelle'
Dwarf Variegated Agapanthus
Tinkerbell Blue African Lily
Tinkerbell Blue Lily Of The Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 6"-12"
W: 6"-12"

planting zones

8a-11

3" pot | $15

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Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' plant details

Here's a cutie. A miniature variegated Agapanthus. The foliage alone is worth it, which is a good thing because the light blue flowers are shy but very pretty when they do appear and rise above the leaves. It will die back like a deciduous perennial if the winter temperature dips into the 20s, otherwise evergreen.

Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer blue 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 'Tinkerbell'

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 12 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, clumping, compact, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, rock garden, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
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

(FAIRY'S QUEEN OF THE NILE) This pygmy Lily of the Nile has very pretty variegated leaves - a very dainty size, 6-8" mound; typical blue spheres of bloom in summer (needs heat); great edger, pot subject, rock garden and Mediterranean addition. Full sun, y

By: Secret Garden Growers

The variegated companion to Agapanthus 'Peter Pan' has dwarf foliage -- green with white edges -- and a dwarf flowering stalk of medium blue flowers rising to 18" above the 8" leaves. Useful as a container plant especially for its sprightly, variegated look. Enjoys sun to part shade in well-drained soil and average summer water. Evergreen to the mid 20s F, USDA zone 9b, and root hardy to at least 10F, zone 8, and probably colder.

By: Cistus Nursery

This is what I would call an attractive foliage plant. A bit smaller but not by much than Peter Pan. This is a variegated green and white selection. Very bold looking. I personally have never seen it bloom although I have talked to nursery people who describe the flower as light blue.

By: Shinglehouse Nursery and Design

Is a small variegated (white margined) agapanthus to 12” tall. The flowers are light blue in August.

By: Gossler Farms

This cute little variegated agapanthus makes a bold statement at the front of the border. It is a bit shy to flower but until it does you'll be quite content with the foliage.

By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

Derived from the Greek agape (not to be confused with Harlan Ellison's Eros Tinkerbelle, which got him fired from Disney). This dwarf form may still turn you on, its only a few inches tall with fantastic strongly variegated foliage, however it is shy flowering and slow to reach sexual maturity; reputedly it blooms best when pot bound and well fertilized, (Tinkerbelle gets it on when she's in bondage). ZONE 6-7

By: Arrowhead Alpines

Strongly cream-variegated leaves, here in the NW most winters evergreen. Blooms rarely, but if it does it's the crispest light blue I've ever seen.

By: Edelweiss Perennials

This hybrid is an evergreen dwarf, with creamy variegation along the leaves, and lovely, light blue flowers.

By: Greer Gardens Inc.

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Gardening facts about Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell' plant

How to Grow Agapanthus 'Tinkerbell'

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