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Agapanthus 'Navy Blue'
Strong stems and beautiful large, deep blue heads make these a structural and graceful addition to any pot or border. More
| 1 x 9cm pot, for autumn planting 200267-1 | £8.95 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots, for autumn planting 200267-3 | £24.95 |
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| 1 x 2 litre pot, for autumn planting 200267-2L | £17.50 |
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| 1 x 9cm pot, for spring/summer planting 510114-1 | £8.95 |
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| 3 x 9cm pots, for spring/summer planting 510114-3 | £24.95 |
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| 1 x 2 litre pot, for spring/summer planting 510114-2L | £18.95 |
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More Details
With their strong stems and beautiful, large, deep blue heads, these make a structural and graceful addition to any pot or border.
| Genus | Agapanthus |
| Variety | Navy Blue |
| Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Common Name | African Blue Lily |
| Border Position | Container, Middle |
| Soil Type | Chalky, Clay, Fertile, Neutral, Sandy |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | Agapanthus grow best in moisture-retentive soil in a sunny site that receives sun for most of the day. On heavy soils, mix in grit when planting. Space 45cm (18in) apart with crowns 5cm (2in) below the ground. Agapanthus are well suited to being grown in pots, which can then be brought into a conservatory or greenhouse for the winter. For containers use a good quality peat-free compost with slow release feed granules added for long term feed. You can also try planting into a pot and sinking into the ground, restricting the roots will encourage flower production. |
| Care Tips | Feed with a high potassium fertiliser, such as comfrey pellets, monthly from spring until flowering. It may take two or three years for plants to establish before flowering really takes off, but after this they will grow in to long-flowering clumps. If clumps become too big, they can be lifted and split every four to five years. Overwinter with a dry mulch. If you are far north, we recommend growing these in pots so that you can bring them out of the frosts for winter. Protect against slugs and snails. |
| Flowering | July - August with lush, green, architectural seedpods well after that. |
| Vase Life | Excellent cut flowers and lovely seed pods too. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Agapanthus 'Navy Blue' reviews
Average based on 20 reviews
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Reviewed 7th August 2019 by Jillian Stunning and more flowers than expected for first year. |
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Reviewed 1st August 2019 by Helen Only one bloom this year but hoping for more in future. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Gordon
Sorry - I bought this as a present for my daughter in law; she tells me |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Gillian Strong plants. Flowering in the first year. Beautiful colour. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Charlwood As they have not bloomed this year unable to respond. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Ms Williamson
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Colin
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Reviewed 15th November 2018 by Marianne
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Reviewed 14th November 2018 by Sally Perhaps too young to flower- poor this summer |
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Reviewed 7th November 2018 by Dorothy The plants look very healthy and I am hoping for beautiful blooms in 2019 |
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Reviewed 22nd September 2018 by Gillian It is a very small, young plant but it has grown well and I feel confident it will do well in the future |
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Reviewed 19th September 2018 by Roger Didn’t come through disappointing Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for leaving your review. We are very sorry to hear of your disappointment with your anemones and agapanthus and have refunded you for them." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 16th September 2018 by Gillian Excellent service and plant. My original plant didn't survive the winter, despite doing everything advised. However, it was quickly replaced for me, and bloomed this year. Many thanks. |
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Reviewed 14th September 2018 by Mary I only had two flower heads a couple came through all curled up and didn't open up at all. Maybe they will be better next year, here's hoping !!! |
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Reviewed 13th September 2018 by Mrs Mann This plant was sent out so late it has done nothing this year, which was disappointing. I hope it will do better next year. |
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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Cheryl
They did not flower at all. Reply from the Sarah Raven Team:"Thank you for your review. We would recommend that you give the plants a feed in the spring and regularly during the growing season and have left a note on your account. Please do let us know if they fail to flower next summer." Posted 7th November 2018 |
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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Susan Yep! All good . Will have more flowers over the next few years when they fill out the pot more. Healthy plants. |
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Reviewed 12th September 2018 by Rhian The plant was months late arriving and therefore not in time to flower or be assessed properly |
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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Andrea Fantastic customer service. Beautiful plants |
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Reviewed 2nd September 2018 by Heather Have a lovely plant of green leaves but no flowers at all |
