Agapanthus 'Bicton Bride'

Herbaceous Perennial

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
No preference

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained or Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered
Hardiness
No preference

Botanical Details

Family
Amaryllidaceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Habit
Clump forming
Genus
Agapanthus are clump-forming perennials with narrowly strap-shaped leaves, evergreen in some species, and erect stems bearing umbels of funnel-shaped blue or white flowers
Name Status
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas mulch hardy hybrids in winter. In containers grow in peat-free, loam-based compost. Apply a balanced liquid feed monthly from spring until flowering. For more information see agapanthus cultivation.

Propagation

Sow seed when ripe in autumn or spring keep seedlings in cold frame overwinter. They will flower in 2-3years. Divide in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Remove leaves as they naturally die back,deadhead complete flower stems as flowers go over

Pests

May be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge,slugs and snails

Diseases

May be susceptible to virus diseases