About
Agapanthus 'Jessica' is a perennial plant that forms clumps, reaching a height of approximately 60 cm. It features elongated, strap-like green foliage. In late summer and early autumn, it produces clusters of funnel-shaped blue blooms on upright stems.
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
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Height
- 0.5-1 metres
- Spread
- 0.5-1 metres
- Time to full height
- 1-2 years
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, 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
- In mild areas, grow in well-drained soil in a sunny, sheltered position. Otherwise, grow in a container and position in full sun. Water during the growing season and liquid feed monthly from spring to flowering. Overwinter containers in a cold greenhouse to protect from frost. See agapanthus cultivation
- Pruning
- No pruning required; seedheads can provide good winter structure
- Propagation
- Propagate by division in spring
- Pest resistance
- May be susceptible to agapanthus gall midge, slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- May be susceptible to a virus