Blue Storm™ Agapanthus

Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis 'ATIBlu' PP #14,332

Pronunciation: ag-uh-PANTH-us PRAY-koks or-ee-en-TAY-liss
SKU #00173
8-11

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Beautiful clusters of sky-blue flowers on a rugged intermediate-sized plant. Healthy, green bladed foliage forms a dense clump. Bell-shaped flowers bloom on short, sturdy stalks. Excellent for containers and as edging. Highly adaptable to wet or dry conditions when established, ideal for warm and dry or tropical areas. Evergreen.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Quickly reaches 12 in. tall, 20 in. wide; blooms reach 30 in. tall.

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This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11

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Bloom TimeMid-spring to summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Edging
Design IdeasA reliable lush foliage plant for massing over large areas with bright green foliage. Uniform growth makes it suited for formal edging along walks, lawns and driveways. Creates a more naturalistic edge when used along flagstones. Ideal source of blue for middle of the border. Cloak bare legs under tropical looking plants such as palms. Rounded form is attractive as a single, in containers, or as irregular groups.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPittosporum (Pittosporum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded.
LoreAn amazing Agapanthus! One five-year-old plant can produce as many as 100 flower clusters from spring into summer, each bright blue bloom measuring 4 inches across. Once established, blooms 2 to 3 weeks later than other dwarfs. This vigorous and easy-to-grow sport of Snowstorm Lily of the Nile was selected for its uniform, compact growth and prolific, extended flowering habit. A colorful landscape plant that will thrive in difficult and warm climatic conditions, given full sun exposure.
Details
Bloom TimeMid-spring to summer
Deciduous/EvergreenEvergreen
Special FeaturesEasy Care, Waterwise, Fast Growing, Compact Form
Problems/SolutionsCoastal Exposure, Erosion Control
Growth RateFast
Growth HabitClumping
Flower AttributesFlowers for Cutting, Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers
Patent ActAsexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent.
Style
Landscape UseBorder, Container, Poolside, Edging
Design IdeasA reliable lush foliage plant for massing over large areas with bright green foliage. Uniform growth makes it suited for formal edging along walks, lawns and driveways. Creates a more naturalistic edge when used along flagstones. Ideal source of blue for middle of the border. Cloak bare legs under tropical looking plants such as palms. Rounded form is attractive as a single, in containers, or as irregular groups.
Flower ColorPurple
Foliage ColorGreen
Companion PlantsPittosporum (Pittosporum); Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum)
Care
Care InstructionsEasily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish root system. Once established, reduce frequency; tolerates mild drought. Feed before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded.
History
LoreAn amazing Agapanthus! One five-year-old plant can produce as many as 100 flower clusters from spring into summer, each bright blue bloom measuring 4 inches across. Once established, blooms 2 to 3 weeks later than other dwarfs. This vigorous and easy-to-grow sport of Snowstorm Lily of the Nile was selected for its uniform, compact growth and prolific, extended flowering habit. A colorful landscape plant that will thrive in difficult and warm climatic conditions, given full sun exposure.

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in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.

We have been pioneers and craftsmen in the art of growing plants for nearly 100 years. Since our founding in Southern California by Harry E. Rosedale, Sr. in 1926, we have been absolutely dedicated and obsessed with quality.