Position

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

Soil

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

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

Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' is a compact agapanthus, bearing pale blue flowers on short stems, over a long period. It's ideal for growing in containers or towards the front of a sunny border. For best results grow Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' in a sheltered, sunny spot, in moist but well-drained soil. Protect from frost in colder regions.

Plant calendar

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Collect seedsyesyesyes

Agapanthus ‘Little dutch blue’ and wildlife

Agapanthus ‘Little dutch 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 ‘Little dutch blue’ poisonous?

Agapanthus ‘Little dutch 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 'Little Dutch Blue'
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