Agapanthus campanulatus ‘Midnight Star’ (‘Navy Blue’), 2L
£16.00
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notes
The deciduous perennial, Agapanthus campanulatus ‘Midnight Star’, bears umbrels of dark blue flowers emerging from a mound of green, strap-like leaves, providing startling colour on lovely arched stems, and attracting bees to the garden. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Dimensions
- Pot size: 2L
- Height & Spread: 80cm (2ft 7in) x 40cm (1ft 4in) in 2-5 years
Features
notes
The deciduous perennial, Agapanthus campanulatus ‘Midnight Star’, bears umbrels of dark blue flowers emerging from a mound of green, strap-like leaves, providing startling colour on lovely arched stems, and attracting bees to the garden. It is a recipient of the RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit), for all round excellence.
Insights
A native of South Africa, this plant may retain its leaves over winter when grown in milder parts of the UK. However, it benefits from protection such as mulch or horticultural fleece to safeguard its roots. It flowers from August to September, and once the blooms fade, green seed pods develop. Please note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
Details
- Flowers: August - September
- Borderline Hardy – will need winter protection
Planting
- Moist, well-drained soil
- South, West or East aspects
- Full sun
- Sheltered
Care
Agapanthus are excellent container plants and rather curiously like to be tightly packed into a pot. Feed them liquid feed before and during flowering keep an eye on watering and reduce as the flowers go over. Deadhead the flowers to avoid draining the plant and protect from frost in the winter. Wear gloves when handling.
Some images courtesy of Denis Plants.
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