About

Agapanthus 'Dokter Brouwer' is an evergreen perennial that forms clumps, featuring narrow, mid-green foliage. Its robust stems support clusters of trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom in summer, displaying a pale blue-lilac hue accented by a darker stripe running down the center of each petal. As the flowers mature, they transition to a deeper shade.

About the genus

Agapanthus consists of perennial plants that grow in clusters, featuring long, narrow leaves. Some species maintain their foliage year-round, while others do not. These plants produce upright stems topped with rounded clusters of bell-shaped flowers, which can be blue or white.

Growing conditions

Sunlight

Full sun

Soil type

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Soil moisture

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Aspect

South-facing, West-facing

Exposure

Sheltered

UK hardiness

H4

Plant details

Plant type

Herbaceous Perennial

Habit

Clump forming

Foliage

Evergreen

Height

0.5-1 metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Time to full height

2-5 years

Suggested uses

City and courtyard gardens, Cottage and informal garden, Patio and container plants

Toxicity

Humans/Pets (dogs, cats): harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling. For further information and contact numbers regarding pets, see the HTA guide to potentially harmful plants

Care notes

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun. In cold areas mulch in winter. In containers, grow in a peat-free, loam-based compost. May need winter protection. See agapanthus cultivation

Pruning

Cut back in autumn as foliage goes brown. Cut back flower spikes as they go over, unless you want to keep seedheads for winter interest

Propagation

Sow seed when ripe or in spring, keep in cold frame whilst small and protect in winter. Divide clumps in Spring every two-three years

Pest resistance

May be susceptible to slugs and snails and agapanthus gall midge

Disease resistance

May be susceptible to a virus