Gardeners Delight Nursery, Barnstaple, North Devon



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Agapanthus and Bearded iris available at our Gardeners Delight Nursery and online

Agapanthus

Also known as the African lily are herbaceous perennial. They flower during the summer, and have flowers in the common shades of blue and purple, and also white and pink. Agapanthus love to grown is well drained soil, and thrive in a sunny position.
They thrive in any well-drained, sunny position in the garden, or grow these beauties in containers.

We also suply a range of plants at our online store click here
our range includes

  • Blue Agapanthus: African Skies, Black Pantha, Northern star, Pretty Sandy, Queen mum, Sweet Surprise
  • Purple Agapanthus: Black Magic,Indigo Dreams,Royal Velvet
  • White Agapanthus: Blue ice, Bridal Bouquet, Silver Baby,Snow Crystal,Snow Pixie, Strawberry Ice,Twister

African Skies, BLACK MAGIC ,Black Pantha, Blue ice, Bridal Bouquet, Indigo Dreams, Northern star, Pretty Sandy, Queen mum,Royal Velvet Silver Baby, Snow Crystal, Snow Pixie, Strawberry Ice, Sweet Surprise, Twister

Agapanthus Tips

Agapanthus is a versatile plant that can be used in many ways. Here are some suggestions :

  • Plant in containers and move into prominent locations when in flower
  • Use Agapanthus in a meadow garden
  • Plant in large drifts.
  • Plant alongside driveways which are often exposed and dry
  • Position them singularly in the mixed border

Agapanthus African Skies.

agapanthus african skie
Deep blue flowers are held on upward pointing pedicels. Strong growing, this large cultivar has attractive broad, deep green evergreen leaves.

Agapanthus Black Magic

agapanthus black magi
Our darkest cultivar, black buds open to dark inky indigo flowers. Flower head is rounded but with some pendulous trumpets. Deciduous and late flowering.

Agapanthus Black Pantha

agapanthus black panth
Almost black buds produce very dark blue trumpet shape flowers on stems that have a dark stain to them. Evergreen

Agapanthus Blue Ice

agapanthus blue ic
A new cultivar that has large pale blue flowers and attractive evergreen leaves with a purple base. Upright stems and large full heads.

Agapanthus Bridal Bouquet

agapanthus bridal bouque
Large open white flowerheads are in bloom earlier than most cultivars. Some repeat flowering is common into July.

Agapanthus INDIGO DREAMS

agapanthus indigo dream
Hardy campanulastus type with the darkest indigo flowers. Small open umbels are produced in great numbers on each plant. Deciduous. Grows to 70cm in height.

Agapanthus Northern Star

agapanthus northern sta
Dark purple buds open to star shaped flowers in July that are blue with darker purple stripes down each petal. Very free flowering and hardy.

Agapanthus Pretty Sandy

agapanthus pretty sand
Masses of light blue flowers held above green strap like leaves. Deciduous.

Agapanthus QUEEN MUM

agapanthus queen mu
Bi-colour flowers that change from blue in the throat to white on the petal edge. Large flower heads produced on strong upright stems. Evergreen, broad strap-like green leaves. Grows to 1M in height.

Agapanthus Royal Velvet

agapanthus royal velve
A stunning agapanthus with velvety purple flowers. Very Hardy. Perfect for borders and containers. Deciduous.

Agapanthus Silver Baby

agapanthus silver bab
Striking silvery-white flowers with tinged blue edges. Delightful dwarf form with excellent free flowering habit. Evergreen.

Agapanthus SNOW CRYSTAL

agapanthus snow crysta
Lovely white flowers are produced on tall upright stems, evergreen foliage. Growing to a height of 80cm.

Agapanthus Snow Pixie

agapanthus snow pixi
Dwarf selection that carries many spikes of white flowers in summer. Spikes are topped by small flowerheads of many individual white florets. Evergreen.

Agapanthus Strawberry Ice

agapanthus strawberry ic
White flowers that are clustered and have a pink flush which becomes darker as the flower ages. A very striking evergreen.

Agapanthus Sweet Surprise

agapanthus sweet surpris
This agapanthus has pale blue flowers with a striking dark blue line down the middle of each flower. When the flowers open they are beautifully star-shaped. Evergreen.

Agapanthus Twister

agapanthus twiste
A deciduous agapanthus, fleshy rooted clump forming herbaceous perennial. Narrow strap like green leaves. Bi-colour open-trumpet flowers, blue in the centre to white on the petal edge.

Bearded iris

Bearded iris (Iris germanica),
are one of the most popular irises to grow. With sword-like foliage and flamboyant blooms from May to June, it makes a striking addition to hot sunny borders. Each bloom is made up of large outer and inner petals, known as ruffs and falls, respectively. Bearded iris are so called because of the hairs growing along the centre of the falls.

Bearded iris Hints and tips

  • Easy to grow provided that you plant them in a sunny site with well-drained soil.
  • Plant (between march - oct) in groups, with 30cm (1ft) between larger plants and 15cm (6in) between dwarf plants.
  • Bearded irises do not do well in containers, as they have a large root system.
  • Irises need full sun to thrive. Irises in full shade produce fewer blooms and may suffer from an increase in diseases.
  • Heavy clay soils do not work well for growing iris, but sandy or gravelly soils are excellent.
  • Although irises like moisture, they also need good drainage to prevent rot problems.
  • Water them when the top 2 inches of the soil feels dry. These plants have a good tolerance for drought.
  • Plant with the bulbous rhizome exposed
  • Lift split the climbs every 4 to 5 years.

Iris Bearded Blue Shimmer
iris bearded blue shimme
Tall Iris with heavily scented light lavender blue flowers, with white blotches on the falls. Flowering in late spring, this Iris likes well drained soil and a sunny position. Growing to a height of 90cm.

Iris Bearded Braithwaite
iris bearded braithwait
This Iris produces flowers of velvety purple, with lilac white standards. Flowering in Summer, this Iris requires a well drained, sunny position. Growing to height of 85cm, it is perfect in the front of a border. Should be planted with the rhizome just above ...

Iris Bearded Carnaby
iris bearded carnab
Iris Carnaby produces rosy apricot standards with large rosy purple falls with slight fading on the fall borders, with orange beards. This Iris grows to 80cm in height, perfect for the front of a border. Requires well drained conditions, ...

Iris Bearded Deep Black
iris bearded deep blac
Flowers of the deepest, richest velvety indigo. Semi-reflexed falls virtually black. This Iris will grow to a height of 90cm, making it perfect for the middle or front of a border. Require free draining soil, and a sunny position. Flowering in Summer, with a ...

Iris Bearded Draco
iris bearded drac
Producing very large flowers of deep black purple, with a heavy perfume. Flowering in May to June, this Iris thrive best in a sunny posiiton, with well drained soil. Growing to height of 85cm.

Iris Bearded Benton Apollo
iris bearded benton apoll
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End . clear rich yellow flowers, olive shading and a golden-orange beard . Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny and well-drained ...

Iris Bearded Benton Arundel
iris bearded benton arunde
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Arundel has flowers of dusky gold and brownish- yellow in early summer.Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny and ...

Iris Bearded Benton Caramel
iris bearded benton carame
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End Benton Carmel has flowers deep red brown in colour with golden orange beard.Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny and ...

Iris Bearded Benton Cordelia
iris bearded benton cordeli
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Cordelia has standards and falls that are a very pale lilac-pink with a bright orange beard.Tall Bearded Iris ...

Iris Bearded Benton Lorna
iris bearded benton lorna
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End .Benton Lorna has pansy violet standards, white falls edged with the same pansy violet. Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny and ...

Iris Bearded Benton Menace
iris bearded benton menace
Iris (Cedric Morris' Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End . Benton Menace large rich red-violet flowers with a golden beard. Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot' sunny and well-drained ...

Iris Bearded Benton Pearl
iris bearded benton pearl
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Pearl has white standards and falls with a rosy-mauve flush. Yellow beard and throat Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, ...

Iris Bearded Benton Primrose
iris bearded benton primros
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Primrose has pale lemon and cream standards over creamy white falls with primrose yellow margins, and light brown ...

Iris Bearded Benton Storrington
iris bearded benton storringto
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Storrington produces flowers of velvety pink-purple flowers, with orange beards. Requires well drained soil, and ...

Iris Bearded Benton Strathmore
iris bearded benton strathmor
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Strathmore has peachy-apricot standards and falls with a vibrant orange beard.Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny ...

Iris Bearded Benton Susan
iris bearded benton susa
Iris (Cedric Morris, Benton range) 65 years after the fine vintage Irises bred by Cedric Morris in his Suffolk garden at Benton End. Iris Benton Susan bred by Sir Cedric Morris, produces flowers of buff yellow, with golden veining and orange beard. This Iris ...

Iris Bearded Black Tie Affair
iris bearded black tie affai
Large, broad flowers, deep purple-black through out, at its most intense in the falls, shimmering, silky petals and black beard that are lightly scented.Tall Bearded Iris prefer hot, sunny and well-drained position.Plant with rhizome just showing.

Iris Bearded Butterscotch Kiss
iris bearded butterscotch kis
Very large flowers displaying ruffled reflex caramel falls with darker veining and paler ruffled standards. This iris has a spicy fruit scent. Plant in full sun with the rhizome exposed.Divide every 3 to 4 years. Do not over feed.

Iris Bearded Frost and Flame
iris bearded frost and flam
Iris Frost and Flame produces large elegant pure white flowers, with contrasting orange beards. Best grown in well drained soil and in full sun. This Iris will flower during Summer, and has a fragrance. Will reach a height of 90cm.

Iris Bearded Jane Phillips
iris bearded jane phillip
Iris Jane Phillips produces delicate pale blue flowers, which are slightly fragrant, with ruffld petals in May and June. Perfect in a sunny, well drained position in a border. Plant with rhizome sitting on the surface of the soil. This Iris will reach a ...

Iris Bearded Langport Wren
iris bearded langport wre
Iris Langport Wren produces rich reddish purple standards with maroon falls. Thrives in a full sun position, with well drained soil. Growing to a height of 70cm.

Iris Bearded Lord Warden
iris bearded lord warde
This tall bearded Iris Lord Warden produces delicioucly scented flowers of bold amber bronze. Best situated in a sunny and well drained position. Growing to a height of 80cm.

Iris Bearded Loves Tune
iris bearded loves tun
This Iris produces large fragrant, ruffled blue flushed with white flowers. Flowering in early Summer, this Iris will thirve in a well drained and sunny position. Grows to a height of 45cm, making it perfect for the front of a border.

Iris Bearded Raspberry Blush
iris bearded raspberry blus
Raspberry Blush is a compact Iris, producing pale dusky purple flowers with cream falls, tinted with pale pink. Growing to a height of 70cm, this Iris prefers to be in a well drained, sunny position. Flowering in Spring to early Summer.

Iris Chrysographes Black Gold
iris chrysographes black gol
Dark purple black flowers with almost a velvet like appearance and delicate gold veining on the falls. Prefers a partial shade to sunny position. Growing to a height of 90cm.

Iris Ensata Kumo no Obi
iris ensata kumo no ob
This Iris produces flowers of deep velvety purple, with yellow markings. They require moist conditions, in a partial shade to sunny position. This Iris will grow to 90cm in height, floweing in June to July. Perfect paired with a Sibirica Iris to get a ...

Iris Ensata Rose Queen
iris ensata rose quee
Iris Rose Queen produces pink flowers, with crimson rays. Will do best in moist soil, and a partial shade to sunny position. This Iris grows to a height of 80cm, so is best in the front to the middle of a border. Flowering slightly later than the Sibirica, ...

Iris sibirica Ceasers Brother
iris sibirica ceasers brothe
Iris sibirica Ceasers Brother has medium sized broad flowers that are deep purple. Siberian Iris are an adaptable group, suitable for planting near water or any reasonable soil in full sun.

Iris Sibirica Flight of Butterflies
iris sibirica flight of butterflie
Iris Flight of Butterflies produces flowers of rich royal blue, with yellow and white markings. Prefers moist soil, in sun to partial shade.

Iris Sibirica Melton Red Flare
iris sibirica melton red flar
Iris Melton Red Flare produces flowers of rich red purple flowers, woth gold patches. This Iris prefers to be in moist soil, in a partial shade to sunny position, at the fron of a border. These are rabbit and deer proof.

Iris Sibirica Papillon
iris sibirica papillo
A beautiful Iris with mid blue flowers and grassy leaves, flowering in June to July. This Iris prefers moist soil, in partial shade or sun, in the front of a border. Papillon is fantastic as it is deer and rabbit proof.

Iris Sibirica Silver Edge
iris sibirica silver edg
The petals of the elegant, mid-blue flowers are finely rimmed with white and gently ruffled. The flowers are carried on slender, straight stems above a clump of slim, upright leaves.Siberian Iris are an adaptable group, suitable for planting near water or any ...

Iris Sibirica Silver Edge
iris sibirica silver edg
This Iris produces large, broad flowers of blue edged with white. Flowering in mid summer, Siler Edge , grows to a height of 85cm. Prefered to be planted in moist soil, in a partial shade to sunny position.

About Us

A leading local family run Garden Centre, in Barnstaple, North Devon which produces an extensive range of herbaceous perennials, bedding and vegetable plants, trees, shrubs, roses and clematis along with delicious fresh fruit and vegetables. 90% of these are grown on site using the skill and experience gained over 30 years of growing for the local coastal & moorland environment.
Gardeners delight nursery have won a number of awards including :- silver guilt awards at : Hampton Court palace garden festival 2024 , RHS Malvern Show 2024, Best in show at RHS Rosemoor 2024 Twice featured on BBC's Gardeners World We will be showing at the 2025 Chelsea Flower show .