Back in Black Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile)
Agapanthus x 'Back in Black'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Back in Black Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile) highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Mature Spread
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Growth RateMedium
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Pollinator Friendly
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Bloom PeriodSummer
Growing Zones 5-12
Dramatically dark purplish blue blooms, the Back in Black Agapanthus (Agapanthus x 'Back in Black') is a dark version of the classic tropical-looking Lily of the Nile! The round umbles of trumpet-shaped blooms stand out on slender petioles atop a sturdy stem for an extravagant display! Calling every pollinator and Hummingbird in the area for added delight!
Back in Black's summer blooms are backed by clumping upright strappy dark green foliage that looks fantastic all growing season long! Snip a few flowers for bouquets that are next level, or keep them outdoors to major neighborhood points and require very little in the way of maintenance in return!
Lily of the Nile are space-saving clumping plants and the elegant blooms with as high an impact on your landscape as their larger cousins! Agapanthus is truly a 'plant-it-and-forget-it' flowering perennial bulb! It will reward you with an overabundance of flowers all year round, but especially in the spring and summer. Not to worry, though, if you live anywhere north of USDA growing zone 5, Agapanthus make great potted plants for summer accents and décor. You just need to bring them indoors in the coldest months.
Planting and Application:
They fit into just about any garden style from modern to traditional to beachy to exotic. Excellent for modern Rock Gardens, these xeric little workhorses will fit into borders or garden beds. They make great punctuation points amongst evergreen shrubs. You've never seen anything quite as beautiful as a row of Agapanthus in full bloom against a white picket fence or a foundation row of evergreens or among Roses, Larkspur, Alliums, or White Lilies!
Easily tucking into any sized sun garden, courtyard, small urban lot, or commercial setting with ease! Perfect for even if you don't have a landscape too - just pot up in an elegant container on your front porch, dress up a balcony container garden, or decorate a patio in planters. Both solo in groupings or as the thriller plant among other spillers and fillers! These are also one of the most perfect plants ever for planting around a swimming pool with other tropical greenery and exotic blooming plants.
- A Cold-Hardy Agapanthus!
- Dark Purple-Blue Umbles
- Strappy Clumps of Green Foliage
- Can Be Evergreen in Warm Climates & Annual Accents in Cold Zones
- Pollinators, Hummingbirds & Cut Flowers Galore
- Containers, Beds & Borders, Containers & Planters
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Agapanthus are summer-flowering bulbs that flower best full sun and appreciate afternoon shade in the warmer growing zones. Provide consistent moisture in a deep, enriched and well-drained environment for best results. These bulbs will rot in excessive water so ensure containers and planters have good drainage. Prune back foliage once it yellows and dig bulbs up in colder growing zones and bring them indoors for the winter as you would Elephant Ear or Calla Lily.
- Full Sun & Partial Shade
- Any Well-Drained Soil Type
- Moist Enriched Environments
- Clean Mounds After Foliage Yellows & Lift Bulbs in Cold Zones
- Hardy & Carefree Once Established
Cold-hardy Back in Black Lily of the Nile is the dramatic bloom your garden needs this year to kick things up a notch in the style department! Hurry and order quality bulbs and tubers today at NatureHills.com!
