Do agapanthus like to be root bound?

Young agapanthus plants like to have their roots restricted, so make sure the plant fits in snugly. After two years, repot the plants into slightly larger pots.

What time of year should I repot agapanthus?

spring
Though the plant’s rhizomatous roots produce flowers better when it is slightly potbound, lily of the Nile needs to be repotted for best growth. Late winter to early spring is the best time for repotting.

How do you split agapanthus and Peter Pan?

Dividing agapanthus plants is easy….Here’s how to divide an agapanthus:

Press the garden fork or shovel into the ground just at the outside of the root ball of the plant.
Once the root clump is out of the ground, clip off the remaining flower stems right at the base, and trim off any old or faded leaves.

How do you plant Peter Pan agapanthus?

Grow Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ in well-drained soil in a sheltered spot in full sun. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering. Divide and replant congested clumps in spring.

How do you revive agapanthus?

Agapanthuses often drain all of the water and nutrients from a narrow garden bed. Do not transplant agapanthuses during winter or summer. The extreme temperatures during these times of the year put the agapanthus under great stress. Remove the thatching around the base of the agapanthus.

Should I repot my agapanthus?

Repotting Agapanthus for Bloom They should be split and repotted every 4-6 years to keep them blooming well and mine was way overdue. Even though the experts recommend repotting in the spring I knew it was now or never. This will give them a chance to rest and be ready for spring.

Can I transplant agapanthus in spring?

The best time to divide your agapanthus is in the spring or early summer as soon as you notice the new shoots emerging or in the Autumn. We would recommend the middle of September / October once your plants have finished flowering.

How far apart should agapanthus be planted?

Plant 60cm apart for tall varieties, and 30cm for dwarf varieties with the plant crown at soil level. When planting in pots, root congestion is not a major concern, as Agapanthus plants tend to respond quite well to this. When the roots have too much space, leaf growth will be encouraged rather than flower production.

Does Peter Pan agapanthus spread?

Peter Pan Agapanthus will grow to be about 12 inches tall at maturity extending to 18 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 18 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years. This plant does best in full sun to partial shade.

Is there miniature Agapanthus?

Agapanthus Dwarf Baby Blue (Agapanthus orientalis), is one of the smallest and most compact Agapanthus available. Featuring large soft baby blue flower heads on short stems from early Spring to mid Summer, and fine green foliage throughout the year the delicate appearance of this plant belies it’s robust growth habit.

What is wrong with my agapanthus?

Bulb rot and root rot are both agapanthus problems that start underground. They show themselves above ground in yellow, wilted leaves and sometimes stunted plants. If you dig the plants up, you’ll find the roots or bulb decayed and discolored. If one of your plants is infected with root or bulb rot, it can’t be saved.