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Agapanthus is certainly a giant among
exotic flowers; its lovely funnel-shaped flowers sitting atop
a strong stem, capable of growing to over 1 metre in height.
An ideal garden plant, agapanthus is perfect for creating dramatic
effect. It also looks stunning, fresh-cut, in floral arrangements
and bouquets. A handful of stems in a tall vase make an attractive
and unusual focal point in any room.
Now widely grown for use in the floristry industry, agapanthus comes
in two colours - white (Albus) and blue-purple (Sapphire).
Agapanthus is an herbaceous perennial, originally native to South
Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. It is now grown across the globe, having
established itself in countries such as New Zealand, where it grows
freely at the road side.
Easy to cultivate for the garden, its roots can be split and
divided. A row of agapanthus in a flower bed, or edging a lawn for
example, can be a wonderful sight when in flower - imagine hundreds
of bobbing purple or white heads, swaying in the breeze. A real
marvel!
Did you know?
Agapanthus can be potted
in containers for the patio and appears to thrive, even when pot
bound.
Agapanthus will grow wonderfully
when planted in a slightly acidic sandy mix, thriving on a slow
release fertiliser and flowering regularly.
The agapanthus requires plenty of
watering and will thrive in an environment close to water. For
example, the banks of ponds and lakes ensure optimum growing
conditions for the agapanthus.
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