Where is the best place to plant an agapanthus?

full sun
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.

What colors do Agapanthus africanus come in?

Known commonly as ‘Lily of the Nile,’ Agapanthus form attractive clumps of narrow, strap-shaped leaves, but the real show begins in midsummer, when the large, showy flower clusters form at the end of tall stems. The blossoms commonly come in shades of blue or purple, but also are available in white and pink.

Which is the hardiest agapanthus?

Agapanthus ‘Arctic Star’ This is the best hardy white variety for the garden.

What is the smallest agapanthus?

Dwarf Baby Blue
Agapanthus Dwarf Baby Blue (Agapanthus orientalis), is one of the smallest and most compact Agapanthus available. Featuring large soft baby blue flower heads on short stems from early Spring to mid Summer, and fine green foliage throughout the year the delicate appearance of this plant belies it’s robust growth habit.

Is Agapanthus africanus agapanthus annual or perennial?

Agapanthus, a popular perennial that grows from a bulb-like rhizome, is a tough survivor in the face of chronic drought. Their strappy evergreen or semi-evergreen leaves provide winter presence while blue or white flowers add a charge of mid to late summer color.

What do you do with agapanthus in the winter?

Outdoor Care of Agapanthus in Winter Cut back deciduous foliage when it dies and mulch over the plant to a depth of at least 3 inches. Pull the mulch away a bit in spring to allow the new growth to push through. Evergreen plants will need occasional water during the winter months if you live in a dry region.

Are agapanthus blue or purple?

Agapanthus are available in all shades of blue from inky purple-black through summer sky to baby blue, and pure white.

How many times a year do agapanthus flower?

With proper care, agapanthus flowering occurs repeatedly for several weeks throughout the season, then this perennial powerhouse returns to put on another show the next year. Agapanthus is a nearly indestructible plant and, in fact, most agapanthus varieties self-seed generously and may even become somewhat weedy.

Will agapanthus bulbs flower in first year?

Agapanthus often doesn’t bloom the first year. Dividing the plant too early can delay blooming by two or three years. As a general rule, a young agapanthus shouldn’t be divided for at least four or five years. Watering – Agapanthus is a robust plant that doesn’t need a lot of water after the first growing season.

Can you leave agapanthus outside in winter?

Outdoor Care of Agapanthus in Winter If you are fortunate enough to live in a milder climate, you can simply leave the plants in the ground. Evergreen plants will need occasional water during the winter months if you live in a dry region. Only water when the top two inches of soil are dry.

Where do Agapanthus africanus grow?

Agapanthus africanus subsp. africanus is found only in the Western Cape Province, which is a winter rainfall area. The plants grow from the Cape Peninsula to Swellendam, from sea level up to 1000 metres, mainly in mountainous terrain in acidic sandy soil.

Does Agapanthus africanus flower after a fire?

It also flowers best after a fire. Agapanthus africanus subsp. africanus is found only in the Western Cape Province, which is a winter rainfall area. The plants grow from the Cape Peninsula to Swellendam, from sea level up to 1000 metres, mainly in mountainous terrain in acidic sandy soil.

How do you identify Agapanthus praecox?

Agapanthus praecox subsp. praecox occurs in Eastern Cape. It is generally 0.8 to 1 m tall and flowers in mid to late summer (December – February). It is distinguished from the other two subspecies by its longer perianth segments (50 mm or longer) and fewer leaves (10-11 per plant) which are leathery and suberect (spreading rather than arching).

What are the uses of Agapanthus in South Africa?

The Zulu use agapanthus to treat heart disease, paralysis, coughs, colds, chest pains and tightness. It is also used with other plants in various medicines taken during pregnancy to ensure healthy children, or to augment or induce labour. It is also used as a love charm and by people afraid of thunderstorms, and to ward off thunder.