Agapanthus ‘Midnight Sky’, also known as Agapanthus ‘Dwaghyb01’, is a compact evergreen African lily grown for its rich, dark purple-blue flowers and long flowering season. From mid-summer into autumn, rounded flowerheads are produced in abundance above clumps of arching, strap-shaped green foliage, creating a bold display of colour.
The deep flower colour makes this variety particularly striking in borders and containers, where it contrasts beautifully with lighter flowering plants and silver foliage. Its compact size makes it suitable for smaller gardens while still delivering an impressive floral impact.
Easy to grow and attractive to pollinators, Agapanthus ‘Midnight Sky’ is an excellent choice for sunny garden spaces.
Key Features
- Plant Type: Evergreen perennial
- Flowering Period: July to September
- Flower Colour: Dark purple-blue
- Foliage: Evergreen
- Height and Spread: 50cm x 45cm
- Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens with protection in colder areas
Where to Grow Agapanthus ‘Midnight Sky’
- Ideal for sunny borders
- Perfect for patio pots and containers
- Excellent in contemporary planting schemes
- Suitable for gravel and coastal gardens
- Thrives in warm, sheltered positions
The dark blooms pair beautifully with white, pink and silver-toned plants, creating striking summer combinations.
Benefits for UK Wildlife
- Flowers attract bees and other pollinating insects
- Provides nectar during the summer months
- Supports pollinator-friendly planting schemes
- Helps increase biodiversity in garden borders and containers
The plentiful flowers provide a useful source of nectar when many pollinators are actively feeding.
Planting Tips
- Plant in full sun for the best flowering display
- Choose fertile, well-drained soil
- Water regularly while plants establish
- Deadhead faded flowers to keep plants looking tidy
- Protect containers during severe winter weather
Agapanthus generally flowers best when roots become slightly restricted, making this variety particularly well-suited to container growing.
Why Choose Agapanthus ‘Midnight Sky’?
- Rich dark purple-blue flowers
- Compact growth habit
- Long flowering season from mid-summer into autumn
- Evergreen foliage provides year-round interest
- Excellent for borders and containers
- Attractive to bees and other pollinators
This compact African lily combines dramatic flower colour, evergreen foliage and reliable summer performance in gardens of all sizes.
Other Names: Agapanthus ‘Dwaghyb01’, African lily ‘Midnight Sky’, Lily of the Nile ‘Midnight Sky’
Fully Grown Size: Height 50cm, Spread 45cm
Light: Full sun
Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil
Position: Borders, patio containers, gravel gardens and coastal planting schemes
Special Features: Evergreen foliage, dark flower colour, compact habit, pollinator-friendly
Ideal For: Beds and borders, contemporary gardens, cottage gardens, patio pots and coastal gardens
Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens. Provide winter protection in colder locations.
