Agapanthus Northern Star – 3 litre pot

Description

Pot Size:
Supplied in a 3-litre pot – well-rooted and garden-ready.

Ultimate Plant Size:
Grows to around 60–80cm tall and 45cm wide. Forms a dense clump over time.

Flower and Foliage:

• Flower Colour: Deep indigo-blue with a darker stripe along the centre of each petal. Held in large spherical clusters on strong upright stems.

• Foliage: Glossy, strap-shaped green leaves forming a tidy basal clump.

• Months of Interest: July to September – excellent for extending seasonal interest when many spring flowers have faded.

USDA Hardiness Zones:
Hardy in zones 7–10. In colder climates, protect roots with a winter mulch or grow in pots that can be moved to sheltered positions.

GardenAdvice Notes

General Notes:
Agapanthus Northern Star offers striking late-season colour and is particularly useful in modern or Mediterranean-style planting schemes. An excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens, it provides reliable flowering year after year with minimal maintenance.

Soil Type:
Prefers well-drained, light soils. Avoid heavy clay unless improved with grit or organic matter. In containers, use a free-draining peat-free mix.

Location:
Best in full sun. Thrives in sunny borders, gravel gardens, or on patios in large terracotta or stone-effect containers. Suitable for coastal locations with good wind protection.

Pests and Disease Problems:
Generally low-maintenance. Occasionally affected by vine weevil larvae in pots – use nematodes as a biological control. Avoid waterlogging to prevent crown rot.

Propagation:
Divide mature clumps every 3 to 5 years in early spring or autumn. Allow divisions time to establish before expecting full flower performance.

Pruning, Cutting Back & Dividing:
Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering. In autumn, cut back fading foliage only after it has yellowed naturally. Division may rejuvenate older clumps that are becoming congested.

Other Notes of Interest:

• Excellent cut flower – long-lasting in floral arrangements.

• Plant with lavender, verbena, or ornamental grasses for striking contrast.

• Deer and rabbit resistant.

• Can be used in formal and informal planting schemes.

• Tolerates dry conditions once established – an excellent low-water plant for sustainable gardens.

• Often blooms more prolifically when slightly pot-bound – ideal for container culture.

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