Blue Leap Agapanthus
Agapanthus 'Blue Leap'
Description | This hardy selection made by plant explorer Dan Hinkley is noted for its numerous, extra-large heads of rich blue flowers held on very sturdy stems. A vigorous grower, it performs well in perennial borders or as a cut flower. Excellent in containers in colder climates. |
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Light | Full sun |
Watering | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
Blooms | Late spring to early fall |
Mature Size | Flower stalks to 3 ft. tall. |
Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
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Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Benefits Birds |
Growth Rate | Moderate |
Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Landscape Use | Border, Container |
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Flower Color | Blue |
Foliage Color | Green |
Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care | Provide average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system; once established, reduce frequency. Feed in early spring and after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded. In cold regions overwinter container plants indoors; cover outdoor plants with straw for protection. |
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Lore | Blue Leap is thought to be a open pollinated seedling of Agapanthus Midnight Blue. |
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This Plant's Growing Zones: 7-10
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