Agapanthus 'Starry Night'
Deep blue, star-shaped blooms
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Agapanthus 'Starry Night'
- Agapanthus 'Starry Night' is a breathtaking perennial that produces masses of deep blue, star-shaped flowers tightly packed into stunning, spherical umbels.
- As a wonderfully prolific bloomer, this agapanthus will provide a spectacular show from mid-summer into autumn, beautifully extending the season of interest in your garden.
- With its elegant, upright stems and neat strap-like foliage, it acts as a superb architectural feature for patio containers or planted en masse in a sunny Mediterranean border.
- The vibrant, nectar-rich blooms are an absolute magnet for pollinating insects like bees and butterflies, bringing wonderful life and movement to your outdoor space.
- Despite its incredibly exotic appearance, this hardy perennial is wonderfully drought-tolerant and easy to care for once established, thriving beautifully in the warmth of the full sun.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Agapanthus 'Starry Night' flowers best when its roots are slightly restricted in a pot.
How big does it get?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 50 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' prefers moderately fertile, moist but well-drained soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' does not need pruning. Simply cut down the spent flower stems after blooming and remove any dead leaves in spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Agapanthus 'Starry Night' is rated H3 to H5, tolerating temperatures from -5°C to -15°C. Deciduous types are generally hardy across the UK with mulch, while evergreen types need winter greenhouse protection in colder northern regions.
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