Agapanthus Blue

Agapanthus blue

Agapanthus grows best in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. Though visually delicate, it is a deceptively tough plant. It performs well in partial shade or full sun, drought, and even our sandy loam soil. It will tolerate occasionally wet, slightly alkaline, acidic soil, and clay soil.

Is blue agapanthus a perennial?

A landscape staple in warm-winter regions, agapanthus is a low-maintenance perennial that produces colorful clusters of blue or white trumpet-shape flowers in summer and fall.

How do you take care of blue agapanthus?

Agapanthus thrive in full sun and need 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. However, they do better in partial shade in hot climate areas. Agapanthus perform best in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. They show no preference for pH, except Agapanthus africanus which prefers an acid soil.

Does agapanthus spread?

Yes! Agapanthus multiply by sending out underground stems called Rhizomes. These stems emerge from the ground as new plants that are identical to the original plant. Despite being attached to the original plant, these plants can grow independently if removed.

Do you deadhead agapanthus?

Pot-grown agapanthus will benefit from an annual feed – a liquid tomato feed is ideal. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more to form, or leave the faded flower heads in place if you want to collect the seed. The attractive seedheads are often left on over autumn for decorative reasons.

Can agapanthus be left outside in winter?

In a reasonably mild, sheltered location, with free-draining soil, hardy deciduous Agapanthus can be left in the ground over the winter months, but the plants will usually need some protection.

Do agapanthus come back every year?

Don't worry that you are butchering the plant, it will come back with foliage the same year, and it may also flower, although sometimes not until the next year. The best time to repot Agapanthus is spring .

Do agapanthus need to be covered in winter?

In places with cold winters, agapanthus plants will need to be brought indoors for protection. They should be potted up and placed in a sunny window. Most species are borderline hardy in zones 6 and 7, so plants left outdoors will need to be heavily mulched and potentially covered during hard freezes.

How many times a year do agapanthus bloom?

They bloom in midsummer and then again in early fall. Agapanthus 'Blue Heaven,' hardy in Zones 7 to 11, is a disease- and pest free variety that produces majestic sky blue flowers on 3 foot stems surrounded by strap-like leaves. They bloom in midsummer and then again in early fall.

What month does agapanthus bloom?

When do agapanthus flower? Agapanthus plants have a relatively long flowering period, which stretches from mid-summer until early autumn. The exact month they begin flowering could be June, July or August, depending on the variety, and the growing conditions.

Do you cut back agapanthus in the fall?

You can prune agapanthus at any time of year to remove dead, damaged or diseased foliage. For deciduous varieties, spent foliage can be removed in late fall, but this will leave the crown exposed to the winter elements. Never remove foliage after blooming as this deprives the plant of the energy it needs to overwinter.

How do you winterize agapanthus?

Dig up the tubers and brush off the soil. Allow the tubers to dry out for a few days in a dry, warm location. Then store the tubers wrapped in newspaper in a cool, dark location. Optimum temperatures for Agapanthus winter storage are 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 10 C.).

How many years does it take for agapanthus to flower?

Most Agapanthus will flower the first year in your landscape. Others may take up to 4 years. The ones that take years to flower are usually grown from seed, which is unusual. If you buy an Agapanthus from a garden center and it's a specific breed, not an “assorted Agapanthus,” then it was cloned from another plant.

Are agapanthus roots invasive?

Because agapanthus plants spread quickly, they are regarded as an invasive weed in parts of New South Wales and Victoria.

Is Miracle Grow good for agapanthus?

Liquid feed with Miracle Grow All Purpose Feed or Phostrogen during the growing season. Overcrowded plants should be re-potted in spring. Feeding – Agapanthus are quite hungry feeders. For best results apply a top dressing of our Agapanthus Plant Food to the surface of the soil.

Do agapanthus need lots of water?

Agapanthus Plant Care Water well during establishment. They are a drought tolerant plant so only water to supplement rainfall if required. Fertilising is not usually required, but you can use a complete fertiliser in Winter or Spring.

How many flowers do you get from one agapanthus bulb?

A rough count of the flower heads produced by Agapanthus africanus tops 60, which is not the most I've ever enjoyed, but is the best in recent years.

Will agapanthus come back after a hard freeze?

Agapanthus (lily of the Nile), amaryllis, crinum and spider lilies (Hymenocallis) sustained damage to their foliage, but will reliably return from their bulbs. Prune away any foliage you can see is dead, and it will return just fine.

Are agapanthus better in pots or in the ground?

The benefit of growing agapanthus in pots is that it's easy to bring the tender, evergreen types under cover in autumn, so they're protected from winter cold and damp. An unheated greenhouse or conservatory is ideal for over-wintering them. The more hardy deciduous types can be left outside.

Do you deadhead agapanthus after flowering?

As soon as these first blooms begin to die back, and before they go to seed, you can start deadheading. Then, as required or desired, you can continue to deadhead all through the rest of the summer and into autumn.