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Double Diamond Agapanthus
Agapanthus africanus 'RFDD'
Pronunciation: ag-uh-PANTH-us af-ri-KAH-nus
SKU #41882
LIGHT:
Full sun, Partial sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Moderate growing; reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide
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| Description | An alluring dwarf form a compact clump of narrow, strap-like, green foliage that gives rise to exquisite round clusters of pure white, double to semi-double flowers in summer. Rarely sets seed pods, resulting in a longer bloom period. Adds tremendous charm to rock gardens and perennial borders. Excellent for containers. Evergreen. |
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| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging |
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded. |
| History | Double Diamond was introduced by Jim Holmes of South Africa in 2000, and has been sold in South Africa, Europe, Israel, and now in the United States. It is reportedly a sterile cultivar. |
Details
| Description | An alluring dwarf form a compact clump of narrow, strap-like, green foliage that gives rise to exquisite round clusters of pure white, double to semi-double flowers in summer. Rarely sets seed pods, resulting in a longer bloom period. Adds tremendous charm to rock gardens and perennial borders. Excellent for containers. Evergreen. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Summer |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Special Features | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, Attracts Pollinators, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Ground Cover, Edging |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | White |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Japanese Barberry (Berberis thunbergii); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) |
Care
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soils. Water deeply and regularly during first growing season to establish an extensive root system; once established, reduce frequency. Apply fertilizer before new growth begins in spring; repeat after flowering. Blooms best when undisturbed, but may be divided when overcrowded. |
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History
| History | Double Diamond was introduced by Jim Holmes of South Africa in 2000, and has been sold in South Africa, Europe, Israel, and now in the United States. It is reportedly a sterile cultivar. |
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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.
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.