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Agapanthus Blue Giant

Agapanthus Blue Giant

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A large agapanthus whose light blue-violet umbels, 17 to 23 cm in diameter, rise up to 1.50 m above soil level in July and August. Semi-evergreen, this variety is hardy down to –8 to –10 °C. It thrives in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. In cold regions, grow it in a pot, which allows it to be sheltered in winter. 
Flower size
20 cm
Height at maturity
1.30 m
Spread at maturity
65 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -9.5°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June
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Agapanthus: planting, growing and care
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by Edwige 14 min.
Agapanthus: planting, growing and care
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Agapanthus Blue Giant in pictures

Agapanthus Blue Giant (Flowering) Flowering
Agapanthus Blue Giant (Foliage) Foliage
Agapanthus Blue Giant (Plant habit) Plant habit

Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 20 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1.30 m
Spread at maturity 65 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Agapanthus

Cultivar

Blue Giant

Family

Amaryllidaceae

Botanical synonyms

Agapanthus africanus ‘Blue Giant’, Agapanthus africanus ‘Dutch Blue Giant’, Agapanthus africanus ‘Dutch Giant’

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Product reference • 83204

Planting and care

Agapanthus ‘Blue Giant’ should preferably be planted in spring, after the hard frosts. Planting in early autumn is possible in coastal and Mediterranean regions. The stump is set 5 to 10 cm below the soil surface, in full sun and in a position sheltered from strong winds. Space the young plants 50 to 60 cm apart. The soil must be fertile, deep and very well drained, slightly acidic, neutral or slightly calcareous, rich in compost. It must not retain too much water in winter. In heavy soil, adding gravel or coarse sand is useful. Regular watering from spring until the end of flowering encourages the formation of flower stems. A thick layer of dead leaves or straw protects stumps grown in open ground.

In regions subject to frosts below –8 or –10 °C, growing in a large pot allows the plant to be overwintered in a bright, cool, frost-free place. An application of fertiliser rich in potash in spring and early summer supports flowering. The stump is divided in spring, every four or five years, when the clump becomes too tight or less floriferous.

Planting period

Best planting time March to April
Recommended planting time March to June

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -9.5°C (USDA zone 8b) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, well-drained, rich

Care

Pruning No pruning necessary
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Needs protection
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