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Agapanthus 'Melbourne' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Agapanthus 'Melbourne'

Agapanthus 'Melbourne'

Drought Resistant

Genus: Agapanthus
Family: Amaryllidaceae

About this plant

An herbaceous perennial that reaches appoximately 80cm in height, it produces a clump of strap-like leaves and sturdy flower stems that hold rounded flower heads of purple buds that open to reveal white flowers with a lilac stripe.

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayLoamSandy

AcidAlkalineNeutral

Not Currently Available

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

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

West FacingEast 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

In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter

Propagation

Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

Pests

Generally pest-free but may be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge, slugs and snails

Diseases

Generally disease-free, but may be susceptible to a virus disease.

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Clump Forming

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years