Agapanthus inapertus
Agapanthus inapertus is a deciduous perennial from South Africa with large umbels of blue trumpet-shaped flowers - slightly drooping - and strap-shaped leaves. It loses its leaves in the late autumn and is particularly suited to colder locations where a heavy mulch will ensure its roots stay protected during the winter months. Flower colouring is somewhat variable but these are a pale mid-blue.
Agapanthus like copious quanties of fertiliser during the growing season and respond well to liquid seaweed and potash-based feeding during spring and summer to encourage them to flower. They like to be well-watered throughout the growing season but tolerate periods of low rainfall.
It is advisable to winter mulch with bark chippings, straw or leaves from late October.
Additional Information
| Order | Asparagales |
|---|---|
| Family | Amaryllidaceae |
| Sub-Family | Agapanthoideae |
| Synonyms | Agapanthus inapertus subsp. inapertus, Agapanthus weilligii |
| Geographical Origin | South Africa |
| Cultivation | Warm sunny position. Water well during growing season. Keep dry-ish during the winter |
| Eventual Height | up to 50cm with flowers to 1m |
| Eventual Spread | spreading 1-2m |
| Hardiness | Herbaceous perennial. Hardy in the south of the UK and in those western parts of the UK favoured by warmer winds. In the far north it will need mulching - a sensible winter practice in all regions |
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