Agapanthus Bulbs-

My bulbs arrived from J.Parker and the daffs have all been planted now The agapanthus arrived at the same time but I have no idea what to do with them. Do I plant them now or wait until spring? This is my first time with these plants so any advice at all please!

 

Jasmine - I don't know exactly what the answer is. But if I had received them I would be inclined to put them into pots with compost now. Preferably use half compost and half sharp sand to improve the drainage. Bulbs from hot countries don't like our damp boggy climate, so sharp sand or grit to improve the drainage is always a good idea.

I would then keep them in a frost free environment until spring. Agapanthus can be a bit borderline in hardiness, and a small pot outside is more vulnerable than a bulb planted in the border. In spring you can replant them in their final position.

 

Thanks PeterS, will do that tomorrow. I hope it's not raining!

 

Keep the pot somewhere very frost free Jazmine. I lost an agapanthus in a pot last winter in the cold weather in January.

 

Thanks Aaron, yes they are a bit too expensive to lose!

 

I didn't get time to do them today but hopefully tomorrow :xmas1:

 

Marley - you are absolutely right in what you say. But one problem is that some Agapanthus varieties are more hardy than others. I wouldn't know which was what, or even what variety I am growing - as some are from seed.

Consequently, people will have mixed experience - but its always better to be on the safe side.

 

I think that the ones that rot down in the winter are hardier than the ones that stay evergreen but I'm open to correction on that.