These are the ones, Dr Brouwer, the middle one, in particular, looks chlorotic although compared to the Fireworks one that I have they all are. Is this possible for agapanthus and if so would a dose of Epsom Salts cure it please? All were fed after a poor show of flowers last year, my first full year of owning them. This year they have been fed twice with seaweed extract.
@Hostafan1 I love the seed heads but should you cut them back including the stem after flowering? I have seen the seed heads looking good in Autumn but does that affect next years flowers.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
Did anyone see Carol Klein last night, she cut the previous year's seedheads and planted seeds, but said they needed to stay in the original seed tray for a year.
One of mine is dark blue and the seed heads are almost black and look good so I leave them on for a while. A few years ago I lforgot about them and left them on all winter, and several new plants appeared during the following summer. I'm growing them on to see what the flowers will be like. I think it might be waiting a few more years, not sure how long they take from seed.
Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Soil type: sandy, well-drained
Did anyone see Carol Klein last night, she cut the previous year's seedheads and planted seeds, but said they needed to stay in the original seed tray for a year.
Yes, she got tons of seeds didn't she? I think a year is worth it, but I assume it depends on where you live too, and other conditions.
Thankyou @Hostafan1 Iv'e never been sure like @JennyJ I have a dark form with lovely stems. @BenCotto Thankyou, sorry, I start watering and feeding in May and continue after flowering into September as necessary. No water in the winter months when dormant. I use tomato food.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
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All were fed after a poor show of flowers last year, my first full year of owning them. This year they have been fed twice with seaweed extract.
@GardenerSuze I usually remove them.
Hopefully, I'll show them in a week or two when they look healthier. Doing it immediately.
This baffles me @GardenerSuze. South Africa has a Mediterranean climate so experiences wet winters and dry summers. Could you clarify?
@BenCotto Thankyou, sorry, I start watering and feeding in May and continue after flowering into September as necessary. No water in the winter months when dormant.
I use tomato food.