Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet'
Spires of plush purple stars
Grown by Jack
Hereford
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Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet'
- Deep violet purple flowers clustered on upright stems
- Long flowering from June to September
- Stunning planted in drifts or containers
- Fast growing hardy perennial with excellent pest and disease resistance
- Attracts bees and butterflies to your garden
- Grows to approx 80cm tall
- Our 3L potted plants are premium, garden ready plants with a well established root system and strong, bushy growth.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' thrives in 30 cm pots, as restricted roots encourage flowering in temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' prefers well-drained, loam-based soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Water Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, providing about 2.5 cm of water weekly during the growing season, and slightly more when temperatures surpass 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Agapanthus 'Royal Velvet' holds an RHS rating of H4, withstanding temperatures down to -10°C, making it hardy through most of the UK but it may require protection in colder regions.
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