PROMO AGAPANTHUS BLUE

Planting Agapanthus Blue

• Plant overview: Agapanthus Blue, often known as African Lily, is a clump-forming perennial producing rounded heads of trumpet-shaped blue flowers on tall, sturdy stems. It is ideal for borders, patio containers, and architectural planting schemes, offering strong structure and long-lasting summer colour.

• When to plant:

  • Plant from April to May, once the risk of hard frost has passed.

  • Container-grown plants can also be planted in early autumn in mild areas, allowing roots to establish before winter.

• Site selection:

  • Choose a sunny, sheltered position for best flowering.

  • Agapanthus thrives in full sun but will tolerate light partial shade, though flowering may be reduced.

• Soil preparation:

  • Prefers fertile, well-drained soil.

  • Improve planting areas with garden compost or well-rotted organic matter to boost fertility and drainage.

  • Avoid waterlogged ground, particularly in winter.

• Planting depth and spacing:

  • Plant with the crown at soil level.

  • Space plants approximately 30–45cm apart to allow for mature clump formation.

• Container planting:

  • Particularly well suited to containers, where slightly restricted roots often encourage better flowering.

  • Use a free-draining, loam-based compost and ensure good drainage holes.

Ongoing Care and Maintenance

• Watering:

  • Water well after planting to help plants establish.

  • During the growing season, keep soil evenly moist, especially in dry weather.

  • Once established, Agapanthus is relatively drought tolerant.

• Feeding:

  • Feed every 2–3 weeks during spring and early summer with a balanced or high-potassium liquid fertiliser.

  • Feeding encourages strong stems and abundant flower production.

• Mulching:

  • Apply a mulch of compost in spring to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

  • Mulching also improves soil structure over time.

• Deadheading and tidying:

  • Remove faded flower heads to keep plants tidy and prevent seed formation.

  • Leave foliage intact while green, as it feeds the plant for the following year.

• Division:

  • Agapanthus prefers to be slightly crowded and flowers best when not disturbed too often.

  • Divide only when clumps become congested or flowering declines.

• Pests and diseases:

  • Generally trouble-free, though slugs and snails may damage young growth.

  • Good drainage helps prevent root and crown rot.

Flowering, Winter Care, and Longevity

• Flowering period:

  • Agapanthus Blue typically flowers from mid to late summer, producing large, rounded flower heads held above the foliage.

  • Flowers are long-lasting and excellent for cutting.

• Cut flower use:

  • Cut flower stems when blooms are fully open.

  • Agapanthus flowers last well in water and make strong, architectural arrangements.

• After flowering:

  • Remove spent flower stems at the base once flowering finishes.

  • Allow foliage to die back naturally in autumn.

• Winter hardiness:

  • Agapanthus Blue is half-hardy to hardy, depending on the variety and growing conditions.

  • In colder or exposed areas, winter protection is recommended.

• Winter protection in the ground:

  • Apply a thick mulch of straw, bark, or compost over the crown in late autumn to protect roots from frost.

  • Ensure soil remains free-draining through winter.

• Overwintering in containers:

  • Move pots to a sheltered, frost-free position such as a greenhouse, shed, or against a south-facing wall.

  • Water sparingly during winter dormancy.

• Spring care:

  • Remove winter mulch in spring as new growth appears.

  • Resume regular watering and feeding as temperatures rise.

• Longevity:

  • Agapanthus is a long-lived plant and can thrive for many years with minimal attention once established.

Agapanthus Blue is a dependable and striking garden plant, rewarding sun, good drainage, and light winter protection with elegant blue flower heads that bring structure and colour to summer planting schemes year after year

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