If you're looking for
agapanthus that don't need mollycoddling to grow in beds and borders, then those descended from
agapanthus campanulatus are the answer.
At one time it was the fashion to separate
agapanthus from other perennials, practising an almost isolation-ward policy.
The Bubble Garden designed by Heather Appleton on behalf of The Anthony Nolan Trust, which used the majestic blue
agapanthus as its statement flower
The varieties of
agapanthus called Headbourne Hybrids have been selectively bred for garden hardiness, so these are obviously the ones to start with.
Eucomis and diorama – both South African, like the
agapanthus – are two of my favourites.
Other exciting bulbous and semibulbous plants can be grown from seed: eucomis and diorama, both South African like the
agapanthus, are two of my favourites.
The fleshy, white roots of
agapanthus allow them to withstand periods of drought well and this is one of the reasons they are suitable for growing in containers.
I will be looking for something a little different, and want to find the darkest blue flowered
agapanthus there is, as well as a pure white form.
Agapanthus breeders must be aware of this since they have recently developed several varieties - `Elaine,' `Ellamae,' and `Storm Cloud' 7/8 whose inflorescences appear in royal blue.
With an elegant habit of growth and cool blue colouring,
Agapanthus are great mixers in the high summer border.
For a classic pastel combination, mix
agapanthus with pale phlox and blue and white campanulas - many forms of campanula persicifolia flower at the same time - or use the blue of
agapanthus flowers as l dfld a cool contrast to red flowers and tropical foliage, mixing them with canna, ricinus and dahlias and a miscanthus or two, so that not only colours but shape too contrast and stimulate.
IN the big greenhouse we've been attending to eucomis, salvias,
agapanthus and dahlias - including 'Bishop's Children', grown from seed.
