How To Plant Agapanthus And Agapanthus Care

Planting

Soil and Site. Agapanthus grow best in well-drained soil, in a sunny site that receives sun for most of the day. ...
Spacing. 30cm apart and with crowns 5cm (2in) below the ground.
In the garden. Agapanthus have fleshy roots and leaves and this can make them prone to frost damage. ...
For containers. ...
Cut flowers.

What is the best way to grow agapanthus?
What month do you plant agapanthus?
How far apart do you plant agapanthus?
How do you take care of agapanthus plants?
How do you keep Agapanthus blooming?
Are agapanthus better in pots?
Do agapanthus come back every year?
Do you cut back agapanthus in winter?
Do you deadhead agapanthus?
What can I plant next to agapanthus?
Do agapanthus spread?
Can agapanthus be cut back?

What is the best way to grow agapanthus?

Grow all agapanthus in well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid planting in shade as they won't flower much.

What month do you plant agapanthus?

You can plant Agapanthus any time during the growing season, ideally in spring. Plant reasonably deep to protect the plant from frost. If planting Agapanthus in a container, leave room for a winter mulch to protect the plant.

How far apart do you plant agapanthus?

Plant 60cm apart for tall varieties, and 30cm for dwarf varieties with the plant crown at soil level. When planting in pots, root congestion is not a major concern, as Agapanthus plants tend to respond quite well to this.

How do you take care of agapanthus plants?

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.

How do you keep Agapanthus blooming?

Plant in full sun – agapanthus require direct sunlight for at least two-thirds of the day. Too much shade and the flower stems will become weak and extended, if they appear at all. Flower buds for the following year are formed deep inside the plant during late summer and autumn.

Are agapanthus better in pots?

Agapanthus are well suited to being grown in pots, especially the evergreen varieties which can then be brought into a conservatory or greenhouse for the winter. ... Agapanthus doesn't like to be potted into pots that are too spacious as this will encourage leaf growth rather than flower production.

Do agapanthus come back every year?

According to agapanthus grower and expert Steve Hickman, the most common problem with agapanthus is that the plant has plenty of leaves, but no flowers. Here are his tips for growing healthy agapanthus that will produce masses of flowers, year after year.

Do you cut back agapanthus in 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.

Do you deadhead agapanthus?

Those grown in pots will require watering more regularly. Pot-grown agapanthus will benefit from an annual feed – a liquid tomato feed is ideal. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more to form, or leave the faded flower heads in place if you want to collect the seed.

What can I plant next to agapanthus?

Plant a tall bush or blooming climber, like wisteria, that pulls the eye upward. Or you might plant dwarf agapanthus with hydrangea, and then add spiky birds of paradise, wild purple coneflowers or Shasta daisies. Low-growing alyssum or dianthus look magical along the border.

Do agapanthus spread?

The answer is yes, you can and you should. As the plants mature, they crowd against each other underground, and this overcrowding limits their flowering.

Can agapanthus be cut back?

Deciduous varieties – Cut back agapanthus stems to about 4 inches (10 cm.) above the ground at the end of the blooming season. ... Evergreen varieties – Evergreen agapanthus varieties require no cutting back. However, you can trim both evergreen and deciduous plants as needed to remove dead, damaged or unsightly growth.