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Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' - 5 pieces

CHF 23.75

Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' - 5 pieces

Name: Agapanthus 'Blue Giant' - 5 pieces
Brand: Agapanthus
Price: 23.75 CHF
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Agapanthus 'Blue Giant'

CHF 23.75

Rounded umbels up to 18 cm across
Tall: about 140–160 cm
Strong, fairly dark blue
Flowers in July and August
Vigorous, for large containers and sheltered beds

'Blue Giant' lives up to its name: this vigorous agapanthus carries rounded umbels up to 18 cm across on stems of about 140–160 cm. In high summer its strong blue makes a statement that can be seen from far away.

About this variety

'Blue Giant' is one of the large agapanthus varieties. It forms a lush clump of strap-shaped, mid-green leaves. Sturdy stems rise from it carrying round flower heads up to 18 cm across in a rich blue. Thanks to the size of its flower heads, even a single plant looks like a small shrub.

At about 140–160 cm, it needs space and a heavy, stable container. In a bed it is best at the back, in front of a pale wall or hedge. Lower partners such as catmint, lady's mantle or yellow yarrow suit the space beneath. The blue also looks very natural among grasses such as feather grass. Because it grows so tall, a wide, heavy container is important so that nothing tips over.

The long stems make it an impressive cut flower for large vases. Bumblebees and bees visit the flowers throughout July and August. Faded umbels can be used in dried arrangements. The long stems look especially good in tall floor vases, on their own or in threes.

Planting

Pot the rhizome in April in a large container with free-draining container-plant compost, covering the root collar by only 2–3 cm. Keep the pot somewhere bright and frost-free at first. After the Ice Saints, from mid-May, it can go outside in full sun. In a bed, plant 30–40 cm apart, ideally in front of a warm house wall.

Care

Water generously in summer, but avoid waterlogging, and feed every two weeks until the end of July. In windy spots, a discreet cane can support the tall stems. Before the first frost, move the container to a bright, cool place at 5–10 °C. In a bed it needs a thick layer of leaves in mild areas; otherwise lift it. Not suitable for consumption; keep away from children and pets.

Specifications

Botanical name: Agapanthus 'Blue Giant'
Genus: Agapanthus
Class: Various
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Blue
Flower size: 18 cm
Flowering time: July, August
Flowering season: High summer
Foliage colour: Mid-green
Height: 150 cm
Spread: 50 cm
Habit: Clump-forming
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Bed edge and border, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Rock garden, Woodland edge, Under trees and shrubs, Cutting garden
Soil type: Chalky, Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: April, May
Planting depth: Cover the root collar with 2–3 cm of soil
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Only for mild, sheltered sites
Hardiness by location: Moderately hardy, winter protection needed
Hardiness zone (USDA): 6–7
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Pollinator-friendly
Toxicity: Not edible and possibly harmful. Keep away from children and pets.
RHS hardiness: H4