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Agapanthus
Synonyms:
Agapanthus 'Rotterdam'
Family:
Agapanthaceae
Genus:
Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
Details:
'Rotterdam' is a clump-forming perennial to 70cm tall with deciduous, strap-like foliage. Rounded heads to 13cm across of pale blue, trumpet-shaped flowers are borne on upright stems in summer
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or grow in a container. In cold areas, mulch well overwinter and take containers under cover. See agapanthus cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by division every three to four years in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
Drought Resistant Wall-side Borders Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Patio & Container Plants Mediterranean Climate Plants City & Courtyard Gardens Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden
How to care
Pruning
In late autumn remove any remaining leaves, but seedheads can be left as they look attractive over winter
Pests
May be affected by agapanthus gall midge
Diseases
A virus disease may be a problem
Characteristics
Foliage
deciduous
Habit
clump-forming
Hardiness
H4
Hardy through most of the UK (-10° to -5° celcius)
Sunlight
Type
full sun
Aspects
sheltered
Exposure
west-facingsouth-facingeast-facing
Soil
Types
chalksandloam
Moisture
moist but well-drained
pHs
alkalineacidicneutral
Growth
Height
0.5m to 1m
Spread
0.1m to 0.5m
Time
2 to 5 years
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