Dwarf Agapanthus
Agapanthus africanus 'Peter Pan'
SKU
00175
Beautiful mini version of the popular original! Small clumps give rise to deep-blue flower clusters on erect stalks. Exciting rock garden or border item. Excellent in containers. Evergreen perennial.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | ag-uh-PANTH-us af-ri-KAH-nus |
|---|---|
| Lore | The flower of Agapanthus inspired art and sculpture of the Modern movement and became a signature of midcentury pop art motifs. |
| Average Size at Maturity | Foliage reaches 8 to 12 in. tall and wide; flowers stalks to 18 in. tall. |
| Bloom Time | Mid-Spring |
| Design Ideas | Dwarf Agapanthus is a garden work horse filling many roles. Perfect for a tidy edging against walkways or lawn. Spot into the front of borders for a leafy filler and blue flowers in season. Delightful for narrow planters along the base of a white picket fence. Super container plant in pots and bowls along with seasonal color. One of the best choices for tidy swimming pool planting. |
| 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, Firescaping/Fire Wise, Mass Planting, Rock Garden, Cutting Garden, Coastal Exposure |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Soil Needs | Flower & Rose Food |
| Special Feature | Clump Forming, Dwarf Plant, Easy Care, Improved Pest and Disease Resistance, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise, Year-round Interest |
| Water Needs | Moderate |
| Watering Needs | Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry. |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
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.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 8-11
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