Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Agapanthus campanulatus 'Bressingham Blue'
Bressingham Blue Lily of the Nile

- Family
- Amaryllidaceae
- Height
- 18-24 inches tall
- Width
- 18-24 inches wide
- Flower color
- Deep blue flowers arranged in large umbels
- Foliage color
- Narrow, strap-like, glossy green leaves
- Bloom time
- Mid-summer to early fall
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate
- Maintenance
- Low; deadhead spent flowers and remove old foliage after blooming
- Growing zone
- USDA Zones 7-10
- Wildlife
- Attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies
About this plant
Agapanthus campanulatus 'Bressingham Blue' is a perennial known for its clusters of trumpet-shaped, deep blue flowers that bloom from mid to late summer. The blossoms, arranged in large umbels, create a stunning contrast against the plant's dark green, strap-like foliage. The long-lasting flowers are highly attractive to pollinators, such as bees and butterflies, adding both color and movement to the garden.
Originating from South Africa, Agapanthus campanulatus is well-suited to warmer climates and thrives in areas with plenty of sunlight. 'Bressingham Blue' is a particularly hardy cultivar, renowned for its consistent bloom and vibrant blue color, making it an excellent choice for borders, containers, or as an accent in mixed garden plantings. Its bold flowers and compact growth make it an ideal focal point in a variety of garden designs, offering interest from summer through early autumn.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hardy geraniums · Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias
Design tip
Late flowers extend the season, so set it behind or beside plants that finish in midsummer. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
