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Blue Leap Agapanthus
Agapanthus 'Blue Leap'
Pronunciation: ag-uh-PANTH-us
SKU #05001
LIGHT:
Full sun
WATER:
Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE:
Flower stalks to 3 ft. tall.
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| 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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| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
| Care Instructions | 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. |
| Lore | Blue Leap is thought to be a open pollinated seedling of Agapanthus Midnight Blue. |
Details
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Bloom Time | Late spring to early fall |
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Attracts Pollinators, Benefits Birds |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Showy Flowers |
Style
| Landscape Use | Border, Container |
|---|---|
| Flower Color | Blue |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Companion Plants | Coneflower (Echinacea); Coral Bells (Heuchera); Iris (Iris); Pinks (Dianthus); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum) |
Care
| Care Instructions | 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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History
| Lore | Blue Leap is thought to be a open pollinated seedling of Agapanthus Midnight Blue. |
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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.