Are agapanthus Australian natives?
This Australian native plan has rosettes of broad leaves and clusters of white, highly fragrant flowers on 1 m stems. Flowers appear from November to March. An extremely hardy specimen, it thrives in full-sun or dappled shade.
Is there a black agapanthus?
This is the darkest Agapanthus inapertus pendulus cultivar. Drooping inky indigo flowers in late summer.
What can I plant with agapanthus in Australia?
Plant a tall bush or blooming climber, like wisteria, that pulls the eye upward. Or you might plant dwarf agapanthus with hydrangea, and then add spiky birds of paradise, wild purple coneflowers or Shasta daisies. Low-growing alyssum or dianthus look magical along the border.
How do you care for agapanthus in Australia?
Give agapanthus lots of sun, plus extra water when its really hot and dry and they’ll bloom abundantly. Agapanthus plants that fail to flower are usually growing in too much shade. While they grow with little care, agapanthus plants respond to an application of fertiliser or composted manure in spring.
Are agapanthus banned in Australia?
In our research, in other areas councils have labelled Agapanthus as a weed through bad publicity when the department of agriculture does not. And of course, in locations like the Mornington Peninsula all parties have come to agree it should be banned.
Are agapanthus roots invasive?
In short, not all agapanthus plants are invasive. All it takes is a little extra consideration at the nursery to enjoy this brilliant, hardworking plant in your garden at no risk to native ecosystems.
What is the darkest agapanthus?
One of the darkest African Lilies, Agapanthus ‘Black Buddhist’ is a compact perennial with large rounded clusters packed with dark blue, trumpet-shaped flowers, each adorned with a dark stripe down the center of the petals.
Is agapanthus Black Magic Evergreen?
A clump-forming, evergreen perennial with broad, strap-shaped, dark green leaves and large, rounded heads of trumpet-shaped flowers, often with a central stripe on the petals. It flowers in late summer and early autumn.
How do you grow agapanthus in Australia?
How to grow agapanthus in a pot
- Choose a pot that is at least twice the size of the selected plant.
- Fill the pot with a quality potting mix, such as Yates Potting Mix with Dynamic Lifter.
- Remove the plant from the container, gently tease the roots.
- Position in hole and backfill with potting mix, gently firming down.