How long do agapanthus bulbs last?

With proper care, agapanthus flowering occurs repeatedly for several weeks throughout the season, then this perennial powerhouse returns to put on another show the next year. Agapanthus is a nearly indestructible plant and, in fact, most agapanthus varieties self-seed generously and may even become somewhat weedy.

Does agapanthus have a bulb?

Agapanthus bulbs. You’ll need 1 bulb every 20-25cm. So for a pot with diameter of 50cm you’ll need 4 bulbs. Agapanthus africanus ‘Headbourne Hybrids’ is a good reliable variety.

Are agapanthus bulbs poisonous?

The succulent leaves and the bulb of Agapanthus are toxic and cause skin irritation and mouth ulcerations. All are dangerously poisonous. Sap causing severe swelling on contact with the throat or mouth. Some have caused death.

Should you dead head agapanthus?

Water agapanthus planted in the garden for the first year after planting. Pot-grown agapanthus will benefit from an annual feed – a liquid tomato feed is ideal. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more to form, or leave the faded flower heads in place if you want to collect the seed.

Is it too late to plant agapanthus?

Spring (late March and April) is the best time to do it. This is the best way to make more plants of a cultivar as all the new clumps will be exactly the same. A seedling is a young plant grown from seed.

Is agapanthus a bulb or root?

Agapanthuses grow from rhizomes (not bulbs or tubers) and produce fleshy roots which like to be constricted. The leaves, depending on the variety can have different shapes and colours from light to dark green, grey-green and variegated. Like so many garden favourites, choose the right variety for your garden.

What animal eats Agapanthus?

Slugs and snails hide underneath foliage or mulch during the day and come out at night to eat. They leave ragged edges on the leaves of Agapanthus and if left uncontrolled, will eat the plant to the ground.

Are Agapanthus full sun?

Agapanthus thrive in full sun and need 6-8 hours of sunlight each day. However, they do better in partial shade in hot climate areas. Agapanthus perform best in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. They show no preference for pH, except Agapanthus africanus which prefers an acid soil.

Will agapanthus bulbs flower in first year?

Agapanthus often doesn’t bloom the first year. Dividing the plant too early can delay blooming by two or three years. As a general rule, a young agapanthus shouldn’t be divided for at least four or five years. Watering – Agapanthus is a robust plant that doesn’t need a lot of water after the first growing season.