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Queen Anne Agapanthus, Two Gallon Container
Queen Anne Agapanthus is a plant I really like. You can tuck this easy care perennial in between other broad leafed evergreens for a nice texture change, filling those areas that are too large to leave alone, yet not quite big enough for a larger plant. Agapanthus, or Lily of the Nile are an excellent choice for rock gardens, especially when mixed with hardy perennials with their own splash of color, in addition to shinny leafed evergreens in the back ground. Agapanthus bloom late spring into early summer, a time of year when the big show of spring bloomers has finishes and your yard is hungry for some color. The blue flower stalks are held high above the foliage so the show can easily be enjoyed. Foliage to about 18 inches tall by about two feet wide. Just cut back spent blooms when finished. Average soil and water. Hardy to USDA zone 8 and all higher zones. Can take full sun, but avoid extremely hot areas with lots of reflected heat.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I am thinking of picking up the Japanese Snowbell tree, but looking for a way to accent the tree, or in other words, something to plant with it? Any suggestions?
The Snowbell is a slow growing tree, one to be truly appreciated for its classy presentation and dainty white flowers, so you would want something not to overpower or be in bloom at the same time. I'd suggest pairing it with the Queen Anne agapanthus. The snowbell blooms in the spring, the agapanthus in the summer, giving your planting bed color at two different times of the year. The agapanthus stays low (not counting the blooms, foliage clumps to only 18 to 24 inches) and is quite effective when mass planted, something you could group around the tree or along the edge of the bed itself.
