Do agapanthus grow from seed or bulb?
Do agapanthus grow from seed or bulb?
Agapanthus are easy to grow from seed and you may get flowering plants in as little as two years. Collect seed when the seedhead is becoming brown and the capsules are starting to burst.
When should I buy agapanthus bulbs?
Buying agapanthus
- Buy hardy types in spring ideally.
- You can buy potted plants in flower in summer, but be prepared to keep them well watered for the rest of the summer so they establish well.
- Buy in containers and not in a packet, as the plant may have dried out and will be less likely to thrive.
What month do you plant agapanthus seeds?
Place the seed in open paper (not polythene) bags until it has dried and then store, now in sealed bags, in a cool, dry place until March or April. Space sow the sound seed on the surface of a gritty compost and cover with a thin layer of grit of more compost.
How long do agapanthus bulbs take to grow?
If you grew your plants from seed they can take up to four years to flower, and it’s not unusual for some plants to take a couple of year to flower after planting.
Do Agapanthus come back every year?
Agapanthus are easy to grow in containers and in the border, and are virtually trouble-free. Advertisement. They flower for a long time, in shades of blue, purple and white, are low-maintenance and relatively trouble-free.
Do Agapanthus seeds come true?
Agapanthus can be propagated by seed but will not necessarily come true to type. If seed are required, collect the seed pods as they turn brown in autumn and allow them to split apart indoors, store these in a cool, dry place and sow in the spring. The seed heads can also be dried and used for winter decoration.
Should you soak agapanthus bulbs before planting?
Full sun to light shade After planting, water your bulbs generously, soaking the soil. Roots and top growth will form within a few weeks.
Will agapanthus bulbs flower in first year?
Plant in full sun – agapanthus require direct sunlight for at least two-thirds of the day. Consequently a plant moved into a sunny position during late autumn or spring may not flower the following year if it has previously been grown in the shade. Be patient and flowers will come.
How do you keep agapanthus blooming?
There are fertilizer mixes specially designed for Agapanthus plants. During the spring months, a twice-monthly application of fertilizer is enough. Once it begins to bloom, reduce the feeding to one time a month. Then, when it stops blooming, stop fertilizing altogether so the plant can rest.
Where to buy the best Agapanthus plants for sale?
Rest assured, when you buy Agapanthus plants for sale online from Wilson Bros Gardens, we safely ship the highest quality container-grown specimens that are ready upon arrival to plant and thrive for years to come in your gardens – Guaranteed!
When does Agapanthus africunus bloom in South Africa?
NEW ITEM! Ships Now! Clump forming perennial has grassy green leaves that are evergreen. Native to South Africa agapanthus is hardy in zones 8 and above. It can be grown in containers in colder zones, but will not be a perennial. Clusters of true blue flowers form in early summer.
How to tell if Agapanthus seedlings are hardy?
Sizeable, globular, white flower heads, each flower delicately tipped with blue, open freely on stout stems above strap-shaped leaves. A seedling which appeared here some years ago, this new and seemingly completely hardy variety forms heavy established clumps which improve over the years and amaze all who visit our gardens here.
How big does an Agapanthus flower head get?
Tall, vigorous and dazzlingly architectural, this clump-forming perennial produces massive flower heads up to 30cm/12″ across of dark-veined cobalt blue flowers from mid summer. These form above the strap-shaped glossy green leaves on top of sturdy upright stems and can last for several weeks before they start to fade.
