Agapanthus are one of the most used, versatile plants in gardens around the world. Mainly flowering in November, Agapanthus are easy to grow in sunny landscapes.
Purple Prince Agapanthus praecox x africanus - Produces large deep purple flowers. Flower heads are up to 80cm high with strong stems, making great cut flowers. Robust neat green foliage to 40cm.
Blue Ice Agapanthus praecox- Hybrid Agapanthus pure white with bright ice blue base. Continuous rebloomer throughout the year with up to 1.2m flower heads.
Amethyst Agapanthus praecox- Bred to show stunning true amethyst. Coloured flowers with stems up to 50-57cm high continuous rebloomer throughout the year.
Little after care is needed. Pest and disease are minimal problems. Plants will grow and flower best in fertile, loamy gardens but will tolerate most soil types. For best growth and flowering general garden watering will give best flower formation and more flower heads. Flowers are great cut for use in interior floral arrangements.
Agapanthus are used extensively in garden beds and borders. In parks and commercial settings long rows of them are often seen defining a landscape plan. Sunny positions are best, but many plantings are seen as under-story plants where tree roots are competition.
Agapanthus are thriving even there. In shade the flowering is nowhere near as good but the plants with their distinctive leaves earn their place. Agapanthus are drought tolerant and can tolerate reasonably cold weather. They will grow in most soil types. In most soil types fertilising can be used sparingly but naturally some general fertiliser once or twice a year will keep the plants growing to their best potential.
Coming from Southern Africa Agapanthus praecox grows into an emerald green leafed clump which bears many flower heads in season. A large number of horticultural hybrids have been developed from Agapanthus praecox, the parent of Amethyst over the years. These are widely grown in gardens everywhere.