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Twister Agapanthus
Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis x campanulatus 'AMBIC001' PP #25,519
Pronunciation: ag-uh-PANTH-us
SKU #41889
This new dwarf variety is an easy choice for edging, mass planting, or containers. Large flower clusters emerge from clumps of strap-like, green foliage on tall, slender stalks, with creamy white buds that open to reveal gorgeous bicolored trumpet-shaped flowers of pure white and dark blue. May remain evergreen in milder winter climates.
LIGHT: Full sun, Partial sun
WATER: Water when top 3 inches of soil is dry.
SIZE: Foliage 18 to 20 in. tall, 15 to 18 in. wide; blooms 36 to 48 in. tall.
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
| Landscape Use | Border, Container, Poolside, Edging |
| Flower Color | Violet-blue |
| Foliage Color | Dark Green |
| Companion Plants | Pittosporum (Pittosporum); Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum); Pink (Dianthus); Daylily (Hemerocallis); Society Garlic (Tulbaghia violacea) |
| Care Instructions | Easily grown in average, well-drained soil. Water deeply, regularly in first growing season to establish extensive root system; reduce frequency once established. Feed in early spring and after flowering. Remove faded blooms and foliage for a tidy appearance. Mulch to protect roots in colder winter regions; hardy to USDA zone 7b average winters. |
| History | Agapanthus x 'AMBIC001' comes from a breeding program in Johannesburg, South Africa, conducted by DeWet Aloe Farm in Linbro Park. It is the result of a 2nd generation cross between siblings of a previous cross of Agapanthus praecox subsp. orientalis and A. campanulatus. It was selected for its moderate size, vigorous habit and exceptionally long bloom season. It received U.S. Plant Patent #25,519 in May 2015. A new Monrovia limited release offering for 2017. |
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| Bloom Time | Mid to late summer |
|---|---|
| Deciduous/Evergreen | Semi-Evergreen |
| Special Features | Easy Care, Waterwise, Compact Form |
| Problems/Solutions | Coastal Exposure, Erosion Control |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Flower Attributes | Flowers for Cutting, Long Bloom Season, Showy Flowers |
| Patent Act | Asexual reproduction of plants protected by the Plant Patent Act is prohibited during the life of the patent. |
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