Position

Sun exposure:
Full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Front, middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Agapanthus are South African plants with dark green, strap-like leaves and showy flowers in shades of blue, violet or white. They are ideal for growing in containers, from which their pretty blooms stand tall, spilling over other pots, creating a pleasing display.

Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' is a superb agapanthus, bearing rich blue flowers with a deep purple stripe on each petal, giving blooms a bicoloured appearance. Stems are tall and leaves are a rich mid-green. For best results grow 'Brilliant Blue' in a sheltered, sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil. In exposed areas give Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue' some winter protection – or simply grow in pots and move indoors in autumn.

Plant calendar

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Plantyesyes
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Collect seedsyesyesyes

Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ and wildlife

Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ is known for attracting bees and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ poisonous?

Agapanthus ‘Brilliant blue’ is harmful if ingested. Its roots are toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Agapanthus 'Brilliant Blue'
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