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Agapanthas

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Southern Living plant collection packaging with Agapanthus plant image

Agapanthas

$19.99
Sale price  $19.99 Regular price 
To successfully care for Agapanthus (Lily of the Nile), plant them in full sun and well-draining soil. Water consistently during the spring and summer growing season, but keep them dry in winter. Because they bloom best when pot-bound, avoid overcrowding or repacking them too frequently. [1, 2, 3]

Essential Care Guidelines
  • Sunlight: Require 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. In extreme heat (like Southern California), light afternoon shade prevents the foliage from scorching. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Soil: Must be in fertile, loose, and very well-draining soil. If planting in the ground, amend heavy clay or sandy soils with organic compost. [1, 2]Water: Water regularly during their active growing season (spring through summer). Let the top inch of soil dry out between waterings. Once established, they are drought-tolerant but bloom best with regular moisture. [1, 2]Fertilizer: Feed with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring. Choose a formula slightly higher in phosphorus and potassium (and low in nitrogen) to encourage abundant blooms rather than just leafy foliage. [1, 2, 3]Pruning: Snip off spent flower stalks at the base once they fade to redirect the plant's energy toward new blooms rather than seed production. [1, 2]

Overwintering & Dormancy
Your care routine depends heavily on which variety you own:
  • Deciduous Varieties: These die back in the fall/winter. Cut back the foliage, top-dress with compost, and stop watering completely until new growth emerges in the spring. [1, 2, 3]
  • Evergreen Varieties: These keep their leaves year-round. Reduce watering drastically and provide protection from hard frosts by moving potted plants into a shed or garage, or by adding a thick layer of mulch around base-plants in the garden. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Repotting and Dividing
  • Root-bound plants: Agapanthus thrive and flower best when their roots are crowded. Leave them in the same pot for several years until they start pushing out of their containers before dividing or repotting.
  • Division: If blooming drops off or the clump becomes too dense to manage, divide them in the early spring just as the weather warms up. [1, 2, 3, 4]

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