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Agapanthus 'Blue Velvet'
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The Agapanthus 'Blue Velvet' is a variety of agapanthus with semi-evergreen foliage, hardy down to approximately -10°C. It produces beautiful umbels of tubular blue-violet flowers from very dark buds. Each petal is crossed by a more intense central band for added character. The flowers bloom from July to September on a cascading clump of lush foliage. It is ideal for mass planting in the garden. It thrives in full sun, in ordinary but well-drained soil, not too dry in summer.
Agapanthus are plants from the lily family native to South Africa. Horticulturists have extensively hybridised several species for new colours, more compact and hardier plants, and better adaptation to our climates. The cultivar 'Blue Velvet' is a descendant of Agapanthus praecox subsp. Orientalis. This plant develops and multiplies rapidly from a stump with fleshy rhizomes, forming a dense clump of dark green and shiny linear foliage with a minimum diameter of 60 cm, spreading over time. The flowering takes place in midsummer. Strong stems averaging 90 cm in height emerge from the foliage clump. They bear hemispherical umbels measuring 10-12 cm in diameter, composed of numerous small campanulate flowers. Each flower has six deep blue-violet-coloured petals crossed by a darker central line. Long peduncles carry them. The foliage is semi-evergreen in not-too-cold climates.
The 'Blue Velvet' Agapanthus combines elegance and character with fairly good hardiness. It adapts easily to many regions, primarily if a thick winter mulch protects its stump. It is particularly suitable for mild coastal climates. Plant 'Blue Velvet' in borders, edges or large rockeries, combined with other mauve, blue or white varieties in a contemporary setting. Its exotic appearance also makes it a good companion in contrast with warm-coloured blooms, such as Kniphofias, Daylilies, medium-height ornamental grasses, and Cannas.
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Plant Agapanthus by covering them with at least 10 cm of good soil to be more resistant to the cold. It is essential to plant them in spring and preferable to mulch them in winter in most regions. Use five young plants for a 24 cm pot for pot cultivation and shelter your pots in winter. They prefer a rich and moist but well-drained soil enriched with sand. Water them regularly during the growth period (twice a week). However, avoid watering them afterwards. They are sensitive to excess moisture in winter. This hardy variety can withstand temperatures down to approximately -12°C and thrives particularly well in borders and containers. Use a well-drained sandy mix that is slightly acidic. This plant prefers shallow but wide containers and will flower abundantly if regularly fed with a slow-release fertiliser.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
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The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.