Get Inspired For Planting Agapanthus Bulbs In Pots 17+
May 17 2016 According to renowned plant hunter and gardener Dan Hinkley Agapanthus make superb low-maintenance and extremely long-lasting container plants.
planting agapanthus bulbs in pots. When planting in pots root congestion is not a major concern as Agapanthus plants tend to respond quite well to this. Agapanthus look more impressive in pots too because they are raised up above the pot and therefore reach four to five feet. Oct 15 2020 Dwarf agapanthus such as Peter Pan or Agapetite may grow only to 24 inches 61 cm or even shorter.
Mar 01 2018 But like they say agapanthus like to be crowded so perhaps give it a go. The depth and spacing of planted bulbs differ depending on the size of the bulb and whether it is a border bulb or a container bulb. Making sure the root crown is facing up and is level with the soil line plant the bare roots as deep as needed and 1224 apart depending on the variety.
Fill the pot with a quality potting mix such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter. I think 3 per 30cm pot is a good place to start. On heavy soils mix in grit when planting.
I also love agapanthus in a series of pots down a path or around the edge of a terrace. Give them John Innes loam based compost rather than multi-purpose as they dont like to sit with wet feet. Agapanthus are ideal for growing in containers.
In cooler regions plant them in full sun. Deep 5 cm and 12-18 in. As the shade increases though the flowering will decrease so bear this in mind when selecting a spot.
Ensure that there is plenty of space for it to bulk out. If your garden is exposed wet andor prone to frost or you wish to grow a more tender variety Agapanthus are best grown in pots and moved into an unheated conservatory or greenhouse for the winter. Agapanthus plants require well-draining soil and full to partial sun to grow happily.