{"product_id":"agapanthus-lapis-lazuli-plants","title":"Lapis Lazuli Agapanthus Plants","description":"\u003cul class=\"pdp-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLatin name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agapanthus 'Lapis Lazuli'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen to semi-evergreen perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue with darker central stripe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60cm (2ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40cm (16in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e July–September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fairly Hardy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tidy dead leaves in late autumn; leave seedheads for winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRHS AGM:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Containers, sunny borders, cutting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer suitable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes; an excellent pot plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e P9 and 2L deep pots, grown on by us in Somerset from licensed young plants. Peat-free compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant outdoors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring or early summer, after risk of hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring and summer. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collect-your-order-from-castle-cary\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCollection from Castle Cary\u003c\/a\u003e also available\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Compact, Deep Blue Agapanthus That Flowers for Months\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli produces some of the richest blue flowers in the agapanthus range. Each trumpet-shaped bloom carries a darker central stripe down every petal, giving the rounded flower heads a depth of colour that earns the comparison with the semi-precious stone. The plant itself is compact, topping out at about 60cm, and forms a tight clump of narrow, strap-shaped leaves that stay green through most winters in sheltered positions. It flowers from July well into September; deadhead spent stems and it will keep producing new ones. Bred in Taranaki, New Zealand, from deciduous parentage, it is tougher than many evergreen agapanthus and copes well with British conditions provided the drainage is right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLapis Lazuli is one of the best agapanthus for containers. A row of matching pots either side of a front door or along a sunny terrace is a classic look that few other perennials deliver so effectively. In a border, plant it towards the front where the flower heads catch the sun. The stems are strong enough for cutting, and a single head in a small vase is enough to carry a room. Bees work the flowers enthusiastically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Plant and Winter Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull sun and a sheltered spot are the essentials. A south or west-facing position against a warm wall is ideal, especially in northern and more exposed gardens. The soil should be moist but well-drained; agapanthus dislike sitting wet in winter far more than they mind cold. In the ground, mulch the crown with bark or straw in late autumn. In pots, move them to a sheltered position by a house wall or into an unheated greenhouse for the coldest months. Do not let containerised plants dry out completely over winter; they are evergreen and the roots stay active. RHS hardiness rating H4, which means temperatures down to about minus 5°C. In Somerset and lowland southern England, Lapis Lazuli generally sails through winter without special treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Partners\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a sunny border, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ever-sapphire-agapanthus-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eEver Sapphire\u003c\/a\u003e extends the agapanthus season with a slightly different shade of blue on a similarly compact frame. For contrast in flower shape and season, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dahlia-tubers\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003edahlias\u003c\/a\u003e planted behind agapanthus take over as the main event from late August onwards. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lavender-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eLavender\u003c\/a\u003e shares the same appetite for sun and drainage, and its silver foliage sets off the blue flowers well. Ornamental grasses such as Stipa tenuissima are a natural companion, catching the light beside the bold, rounded flower heads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Ashridge?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe grow Lapis Lazuli on from licensed young plants in peat-free compost at our Somerset nursery. We use biological pest controls and every plant is guaranteed. The people who grow your agapanthus are the people who pack your order and answer your questions. See the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus-plants\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eagapanthus collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli hardy in the UK?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFairly hardy (RHS H4), surviving temperatures to about minus 5°C. In well-drained soil with a winter mulch, it comes through most southern English winters without trouble. In colder or more exposed areas, grow it in a pot and move under cover for the worst months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly to September, sometimes into early October if deadheaded regularly. The flowers open over several weeks because the buds in each head open from the outside inwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, and it does particularly well. Use a loam-based compost with added grit. Feed fortnightly with a high-potassium liquid feed from May to July. Water freely in the growing season but reduce in winter. Repot every three to four years when the clump fills the container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy isn't my agapanthus flowering?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually one of three things: not enough sun, too much nitrogen-rich feed (which promotes leaves at the expense of flowers), or the plant is too young. Agapanthus from P9 pots may take a season to settle before flowering freely. Patience and potash are the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Agapanthus Lapis Lazuli evergreen or deciduous?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSemi-evergreen. In mild, sheltered gardens the foliage holds through winter. In colder areas or after a hard frost it may die back partially, regrowing from the crown in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Ashridge Nurseries","offers":[{"title":"Potted \/ P9","offer_id":56352492257606,"sku":"PEREAGALALA-P9","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/0351\/8022\/files\/Lapis-Lazuli-Agapanthus-Flower.webp?v=1776071479","url":"https:\/\/www.ashridgetrees.co.uk\/products\/agapanthus-lapis-lazuli-plants","provider":"Ashridge Nurseries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}