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Agapanthus
Overview
Agapanthus is a clump-forming perennial valued for its bold, rounded flower heads carried on upright stems above strap-like green foliage. This variety produces blue or white flowers and brings a strong architectural presence to summer planting schemes.
Key Features
- Reliable summer flowering perennial
- Excellent for borders and containers
- Low maintenance once established
- Excellent summer flowering performance
- Attractive to bees and pollinators
How to Plant
Plant in free-draining soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Agapanthus perform particularly well in containers or raised beds where drainage is excellent.
Care Tips
- Prefers full sun for best flowering
- Water regularly during the growing season, especially in pots
- Feed with a balanced fertiliser in spring and early summer
- Protect container-grown plants from severe frost in winter
Size & Growth Timeline
Forms a clump-forming clump reaching approximately 60–100cm in height within 2–3 growing seasons.
Flowering Period
Flowers from mid- to late summer, often July through September depending on conditions.
Perfect For…
- Sunny borders and coastal gardens
- Patio containers and feature pots
- Modern and Mediterranean-style planting
Plant Details
| Hardiness Rating | RHS H4 (−10°C to −5°C). |
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Growing & care
- Plant type
- perennial
- Position & light
- Full sun· Sheltered
- Soil & drainage
- Free draining
- Mature size
- 1.0m high
- Flowering
- White· Blue· Multicolour
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