They are showing growth now and will be moved to the polytunnel to start the hardening off process soon. There it remained, with only rainwater and very little soil for two years, and it flowered spectacularly. In dull wet weather it might be as little as once a week. Thanks, liz, Good to hear from a maccam, liz!I wonder if having a distinct tuber it is the evergreen type which is less hardy - although some of the hardier deciduous ones also look rather tuberous.My own evergreen ones do go in the greenhouse and get quite dry in Winter but they do get some watering.No problems with overwintering this year!Perhaps your declining plants will pick up with the division. Sue. I have none of the so called hardy perennial Agapanthus in my garden. It is even possible to propagate agapanthus in summer. I kept mine in my frost free porch although it is now in my unheated greenhouse where it will take its chance. Note: only a member of this blog may post a comment. (Be sure the tray has drainage holes in the bottom.) The flower-heads should be removed before seeds form, as these may cause problems in bushland areas. It sounds as if the frost killed all the dormant buds.Some plants such as clematis can recover from this bud loss even if they miss a season!There is no harm in waiting until next year!If you want the pot now, fork out the rootball and overwinter it in near frost free conditions in a cheaper pot, Hi RogerYour lack of optimism was well-placed.Thick, green healthy roots - growing roots too - but for a second season, zero growth above ground...Best, Hello roger. Thanks again,Holly. There have been some excellent cultivars developed over the years and there are now many shades of blue to choose from: the miniature 'Peter Pan' with narrow grassy foliage and milky blue flowers, which grows to only 45cm; the tall, sultry 'Purple Cloud' (ht 1.8m); brilliantly coloured 'Electric Blue' (ht 75-90cm) and the stunning midnight blue 'Guilfoyle' (ht 1.5m) are just some examples. They normally here flower Jan to March in our conservatory and this year were magnificent. I have just looked at my article and the one that is too dense is pictured. They were originally planted with strong plants from the open ground. Good for my ego. Your advice on a miracle cure would be appreciated. I tried them a few times, they did not die, but when they had recovered from winter it was already autumn again. Not good in this weather Chris.If I had to do it I would fork out the plant and dunk it in a bucket of water. I left the pot in a corner of the garden, but looking for a new pot in the last days, I note lots of faintly green, healthy, thick roots near the surface of the pot's soil, but still zero foliage. White versions of Agapanthus look wonderful grown with white-variegated foliage, such as that of Miscanthus sinensis 'Variegatus', or the silver leaves of Plectranthus argentatus; alternatively try them with purple-black foliage or flowers, to provide a striking contrast. These dramatic sun-loving border plants produce large spherical flowerheads, usually in beautiful shades of blue, from midsummer onwards. They are in a variety of soils but are all in fairly bright places and not heavily shaded.Last year I noticed one of my tubs had very dense growth and compared to the tub next door to it, it produced hardly any flowers . Also several years ago I had a variegated agapanthus which after many years produced a single flower in 2009. Will they really be white when they flower next year? thought that agapanthus are difficult to grow. However the instructions tell me to apply it to the soil and avoid wetting the leaves. This year there are only about 10 flowers among the lot, sadly.They're very pot bound. Choose the agapanthus. Removing shabby old foliage in late winter makes the plants look better! It's a shame I don't live near you, otherwse I'd be round to scrounge a cutting off you! Although agapanthus has a reputation for being ‘difficult’ in the North of England, here in York the, types thrive. Cover the roots lightly with soil, and water them. I have 3 huge pots on my terrace each with a huge agapanthus plant. Guess what happened to this variety in the 2010 Winter. At this point you can break off sections of root and propagate them indoors in pots or seed trays « My large drifts of agapanthus have come at very little cost. Leave the cutting in a dry, well-ventilated position until the base of the stem has dried out. Secret to good flowers is feed the plants with tomato fertiliser from May to August every two weeks. www.burncoose.co.uk Full collection of gardening videos : http://bit.ly/2vaZffL The current plants are 3 years old and I cover the base of the plant with autumn leaves to keep frost away, and I cut down the stems of the flowers in around January. Please bring succulent cuttings if you would like to share. Agapanthus 'Amethyst' flowers two or three times through the year; I haven't tried this one myself. Hi Roger, Loved the article and the thread. I am very patient! These South African members of the lily family have adapted well to hot Australian summers when their display of spectacular blue and white flowers is at its peak. I just do not understand it, agapanthus are so easy. thanks. Grow many daisy plants from cuttings easily. On heavy soils, mix in grit when planting. Your advice would be hugely appreciated! yes Sue it's a good idea. Horror of horror perhaps they dig over their borders in autumn and chop up those lovely fleshy white roots! I appreciate it from a commercial grower. Hi CliffordIf its any conciliation some of my own tub agapanthus are a bit sparse this year although all those in the ground are better than ever.In fact I have been getting grief from Brenda - particularly that same plant as in my photo that is still hardly flowering.I think some of my pots have too many crowns competing with each other but I think it is more down to poorer light this year and perhaps loss of nutrients by leaching last very wet Winter. Open the container of rooting hormone and pick up your cutting. Take up to 10 cuttings and plant them in a 130ml pot. As I have said to you Mark if you are ever up here ever call in! Hi RogerIt truly would be a shame if it bit the dust now after waiting for so long! They should not be scared. Planted spring 2011 and rather crowded, they made only 5 inflorescences. If a few agapanthus infloresenses spread out a little or even droop gently across the lawn it might even add to their attraction! Grow them in tubs which from the end of December to late March can be shifted to a protected and almost frost free place. I have few worries about them flowering well next year and nor should you with your agapanthus! of thinking that because it has rained their tubs do not need watering at all! I once grew a variegated variety but only once got it to flower! From what you say, I think I should fertilize more. What soil are they generally planted in,acid or limey? They almost. Popular ways to make new plants is from root cuttings, stem cutting and leaf cuttings?oftentimes using a root hormone. After one year a single clump would become three. To make it easier to divide up the plants the basal area of the root ball is cut away as shown below. Agapanthus is one of those highly versatile plants that can contribute to the splendour of your garden in so many different ways. Dip the cut end of each cutting in rooting hormone. Other than being significantly less hardy than deciduous varieties the information above is relevant to their culture. They are in good soil fortified with fertilizer. Sprinkle agapanthus seeds on the potting mix. Use clear cups so you can see the roots grow. Hi Roger, this is a really useful post. Thank you for all the handy hints - will definitely feed next year, assuming we manage to get to caravan a bit earlier! Thanks liz. Sometimes each chunk would be chopped in two. I would rather cut away a few horizontal flowers and put them in a vase than stake. An existing clump would have a chunk chopped out with a sharp spade. A little liquid feed on a tough plant like agapanthus will do no harm, hi roger I am just to the south east of sheffield.
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