Agapanthus

Q: Why is my agapanthus not flowering?

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Q: Is agapanthus hardy in the UK?

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Q: Does agapanthus grow well in pots?

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Q: When does agapanthus flower?

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Agapanthus is the sound of high summer. Tall stems carry perfect globes of blue or white flowers above strappy green leaves, and they are never happier than in a sunny pot by a door.

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Growing agapanthus

Few perennials make a statement like agapanthus. From midsummer, bare stems rise well above the foliage and open into rounded heads of trumpet flowers, most famously in every shade of blue but also in crisp white. Also known as the African lily, it brings a touch of the exotic to a border or terrace, and the seedheads that follow hold their shape well into autumn.

The secret to good flowering is sun and a degree of restriction. Agapanthus flowers best in full sun, and the pot-grown kinds actually bloom more freely when their roots are a little crowded, which makes them superb container plants for a hot patio. Give them free-draining soil, keep them on the dry side in winter, and in colder gardens move the more tender evergreen types under cover. The hardier deciduous kinds cope with most UK winters in the ground with a mulch.

All grown for UK gardens and sent out well rooted.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is my agapanthus not flowering?

Usually too much shade, too rich a soil, or too much root room. Agapanthus flowers best in full sun, on the lean side, and the pot-grown kinds bloom more freely when their roots are slightly crowded, so resist potting them on too often.

Is agapanthus hardy in the UK?

It depends on the type. The deciduous kinds are the hardiest and cope with most UK winters in the ground with a mulch. The evergreen types are more tender and are best in pots that can be moved somewhere frost-free for winter.

Does agapanthus grow well in pots?

Excellently, and it often flowers better for it, since the slightly crowded roots encourage blooming. Use a free-draining compost, feed through summer, and keep it on the dry side in winter. A row of agapanthus in pots is a classic terrace look.

When does agapanthus flower?

From midsummer into early autumn, carrying its round flowerheads on tall stems above the leaves. The dried seedheads that follow are attractive too and can be left standing into winter.