Planting Agapanthus Outside

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Planting agapanthus outside. On heavy soils mix in grit when planting. Agapanthus grow best in well drained soil in a sunny site that receives sun for most of the day. Ensure that there is plenty of space for it to bulk out. Check when you buy the label or website will state if the variety is fully frost hardy.

When growing agapanthus outside if your garden is not sheltered you will need to select a fully hardy variety such as a. Agapanthus have fleshy roots and leaves and this can make them prone to frost damage. The deciduous varieties are hardiest dying down in winter. Once they are established they should all withstand most conditions.

Most agapanthus have a moderate frost hardiness. How to grow agapanthus. Cover with soil and water as needed. Use a well drained potting mix because agapanthus do not tolerate waterlogged soil.

Snowy owl with white flowers. As the shade increases though the flowering will decrease so bear this in mind when selecting a spot. During the growing season only fertilize lightly too much fertilizer will result in lanky growth. Plant agapanthus in a suitable location.

This may be hard to achieve in your garden which is why growing agapanthus in pots is such a good idea. A single plant will fill a 12 inch pot. That leaves them enough room to grow yet close enough to help each other stay upright. Plant agapanthus just deep enough to cover the roots and space them about 8 inches apart.

Some types especially the evergreens may not be fully hardy so are best grown in containers that can be protected from frost over winter. When planting in pots choose a terracotta pot which will keep the roots warm in summer. Planting soil and site. Protect in colder areas with a heavy mulch around the root zone to protect the plant from the cold.

30cm apart and with crowns 5cm 2in below the ground. If the weather is turning cold you can collect seed prematurely and store the whole seedhead in a paper bag but it s preferable to let the seed ripen on the plant. Part shade to full sun will be tolerated by agapanthus. Dig a hole and plant your rhizomes 2 in.

Plant agapanthus in spring in pots or directly into the garden ideally at the foot of a south facing wall or similar to offer protection in winter. Set the agapanthus rhizomes with the pointed ends facing up. Agapanthus plants are heavy feeders and do best with organic compost worked into the soil at planting. Lilliput as you may expect a short variety up to 10cms a.

Collect seed when the seedhead is becoming brown and the capsules are starting to burst. Agapanthus are easy to grow from seed and you may get flowering plants in as little as two years. These dramatic sun loving border plants produce large spherical flowerheads usually in beautiful shades of blue from midsummer onwards. Planting agapanthus in containers agapanthus needs extremely well draining but somewhat water retentive soil to survive.

Use a soil based compost such as john innes no 2 or 3 and feed plants in spring with a slow release fertiliser. Selecting a hardy variety is essential unless your garden is sheltered and for an explanation of what is meant by hardy. Deep 5 cm and 12 18 in.