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Agapanthus Tinkerbell 140MM

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'Tinkerbell'

I am Agapanthus Tinkerbell. My family originated from Southern Africa.

Habit Strappy - Striped foliage
Plant family Amaryllidaceae
I am a compact dwarf agapanthus with bright green strappy leaves with distinctive cream margins. I produce spherical pale blue blooms on upright stems over a long period during the warmer months. Incredibly hardy, I am great mass planted and in border plantings. I make a beautiful cut flower that is long lived in the vase.
Caution: Harmful if eaten. Skin and eye irritant.
I am popular and will make you happy because...
With my bright green yellow margined leaves I am ideal for mass planting, in rockeries and borders
I am just as happy growing in pots and containers as I am planted out in the garden
My spherical pale blue blooms during the warmer months make excellent cut flowers
Features
Ideal light: Full Sun to Part ShadeI thrive in full sun to part shade
Height: 0.5m Width: 0.7m(Size at point of sale approx. 40cm including pot)
Water needs: Low (once established)I need minimal water once established
Hardy I am ideal for exposed locations and coastal planting. I tolerate most soils including heavy clays
Frost tolerance: High

Plant features

Cut flowers Coastal tolerant Pale Blue flowers Green foliage Flowers Jan-Feb, Nov-Dec
Council planting lists 3 council weed lists

The species Agapanthus praecox is on these council lists. Where a council lists the species as a weed, ask the council whether this variety is acceptable before planting near bushland.

  • Cardinia Shire Council

    Weed / do not plant: Cardinia Shire Weed Guide (Applies to the whole genus) Source

  • City of Greater Dandenong

    Weed / do not plant: Landscape Plan Guidelines: prohibited species (Prohibited (listed as Agapanthus praecox species)) Source

  • City of Kingston

    Weed / do not plant: Invasive plant species (weeds) (Plant instead: Dianella admixta (Spreading Flax Lily); listed as Agapanthus spp., which covers the whole genus) Source

From each council's website, checked 26 Oct 2026. Councils update their lists from time to time, so check the source before planting on council land or for a planning permit. Find your council's lists

Plant me:
  • In garden beds and general landscaping
  • In pots and other containers
Tips for success

Protect me from snails!! Particularly when I am young

Suggested spacing: 0.3m apart.

Full Sun to Part Shade (4+ hours of direct sun)

Once established, check soil moisture and water during extended dry periods.

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Agapanthus Tinkerbell

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'Tinkerbell'

Mighty Tuff® · Southern Plants

Pot size: 140mm

Product code: AGATIN14S

Bunnings Fineline: 0264230

Barcode: 9319711015328

Our plants are available through Bunnings, good retail nurseries, or via landscapers. We do not sell direct to the public. Ask your retailer for this Southern Plants plant and pot size; availability in individual stores varies.