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spreading bell agapanthus

Agapanthus campanulatus subsp. patens

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

A clump forming herbaceous perennial to 1.2m, with narrowly strap-shaped, greyish-green leaves and erect stems bearing umbels of widely trumpet-shaped, blue flowers from late summer

Growing Information

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingSouth FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter. See Agapanthus cultivation for further advice

Pruning

No need to cut down as the seedheads look attractive over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division every 3 to 4 years in spring

Pests

May be attacked by slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease free, but may be attacked by a virus

Garden Uses

Uses

Flower BordersGround CoverLow MaintenanceCottage Informal

Planting Places

IndoorOutdoor

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

1-1.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years