Just a word of warning that agapanthus can be a bit of a thug. I grew Headborne Hybrids from seed and then more plants from the seeds produced (takes 2-3 years before they flower.) They mature to the flowering stage fastest if the roots are restricted, but if you don't restrict them, the thick fleshy roots can take-over a large area around them. I planted one in a large (1.5m diameter) container and now nothing else will grow in there as the roots have completely filled it! Next time, I'll keep them in pots and bury the pot to the rim when planting agapanthus in borders and large containers!
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I have some agapanthus that I got from my aunt. I pulled the seed pod off while it was green (after it bloomed) and was told to put it in a brown paper bag, which I did. I just opened the bag and got 1 seed from from the dried pod. From your instructions you said it plant it straight away. I need to know what "cover the compost with sharp grit" means?
It means just that. Put a thin layer of sharp grit over the compost once the seeds have been sown. It helps keep down algae that can form and also retains moisture and keeps weed seeds out.
Happily for me, one of the friends to whom I gave some babies has returned me a plant in 6" pot. All his babies have produced white flowers but I think I have twins in my pot as there's been a blue flower stem and a white one. I shall leave it in peace for now and see about separating them in spring.
Archer - they do look like grass when small. Pot them on and they'll develop into thicker, stronger strappier foliage and eventually produce flowers.
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Just a word of warning that agapanthus can be a bit of a thug. I grew Headborne Hybrids from seed and then more plants from the seeds produced (takes 2-3 years before they flower.) They mature to the flowering stage fastest if the roots are restricted, but if you don't restrict them, the thick fleshy roots can take-over a large area around them. I planted one in a large (1.5m diameter) container and now nothing else will grow in there as the roots have completely filled it! Next time, I'll keep them in pots and bury the pot to the rim when planting agapanthus in borders and large containers!
Hi has anybody got a picture of agapanthus seedlings mine look like clumps of grass
Thanks,
Gaynelle
Thanks,
Plant Lady
It means just that. Put a thin layer of sharp grit over the compost once the seeds have been sown. It helps keep down algae that can form and also retains moisture and keeps weed seeds out.
Happily for me, one of the friends to whom I gave some babies has returned me a plant in 6" pot. All his babies have produced white flowers but I think I have twins in my pot as there's been a blue flower stem and a white one. I shall leave it in peace for now and see about separating them in spring.
Archer - they do look like grass when small. Pot them on and they'll develop into thicker, stronger strappier foliage and eventually produce flowers.
Sow the seed in a mix of compost and grit, in a pot. Then put a layer of grit on top.
Are you sure your seed is ripe, seeds need to ripen and mature on the plant before they're removed
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At what temperature?