An elegant late flowering beauty from the eastern Transvaal. Very tall stemmed with drooping, flared, mid to dark blue petals. The flowers do not form a ball but are more drooping from the flower head, this pedulous habit can create a more elegantly brooding look, the flower colour ranging from dark blue to inky colours. The foliage is tidy and not too strappy.May not flower first year as often is the case with Agapanthus. August / September 5ft.
Planting instructions
With South African origins they are all sun lovers, but they would be used to summer rainfall so we suggest they will do better where they aren't too dry. Hence lots of organic matter in the soil to hold the moisture will pay dividends. From division it does sometimes take a while for an Agapanthus crown to flower well again, so expect better flowers in the second year. The bigger forms need planting in the sun 3-4" deep and about 15" apart. To get a more immediately full effect you might cram them in rather tighter together in pots. Remember though to give the pot regular watering through the summer and some liquid feed occassionally. In very cold gardens, mulch in winter.
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