Baby Pete™ Agapanthus
Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Benfran' PP #21,705
Full sun, Partial sun
Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers.
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- Winston Flowers - Newton
11 Florence St. Newton MA 02459
- Lowe's
306 Providence Highway Dedham MA 02026
- Ricky's Flower Market
238 Washington St. Somerville MA 02143
- Mccue The Florist
200 Cambridge Road Woburn MA 01801
| Botanical Pronunciation | ag-uh-PANTH-us PRAY-koks or-ee-en-TAY-liss |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 12 to 15 in. tall, 18 to 24 in. wide; blooms 18 to 24 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring to Summer |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Contemporary, Cottage |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Erosion Control, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Poolside, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Edging, Coastal Exposure, Urban Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water regularly - weekly, or more often in extreme heat or containers. |
| Companion Plants | Coral Bells (Heuchera); Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia) |
Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish an extensive root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 6
Your climate may be too cold for this plant