How to divide Agapanthus depends on the variety. If you have several types, how to divide them becomes an issue. Agapanthus, or ‘athedochro’ as it is sometimes called, is very popular in the Southern United States and is one of the most important ornamental plants in the flower garden. It blooms in full bloom during late summer through early fall.
Some varieties bloom all the time, some rarely. Some have a dramatic effect on color, some are ‘starry blue’ with very little foliage, others are rich, dark shades. How to divide Agapanthus is a matter of deciding which ones to keep and which to remove. Some of the most common types are: Eastern Blue, Budding Blue, Gardenia, Pyrus, Starflower, White Lily, and Yellow Dogwood. The easiest ways to divide these plants is to separate the flowering stalks from the early summer bulbs.
Eastern Blue is a spectacular plant that usually flowers in spring. However, if your garden has a short growing season, the flowers are usually late in the year, in the months of March through May. It has beautiful dark green leaves and blooms in a multitude of colors from deep purple to deep blue. The best time to divide eastern blue would be during early blooming season, when it blooms just before frost.
The garden of a housewife who spends a lot of time at home will appreciate this variety. They like the dark green blooms and long blooming flowers. If you live in an area where it snows during the winter, Budding Blue can be a great choice, as it survives even on the lowest temperatures. This plant prefers a well-drained and rich soil. Some of the best ways to divide Agapanthus is by splitting plants that have the same blooming characteristics. This way, the plants have a better chance of producing flowers evenly.
It does not matter whether your garden grows as tall as six feet or as wide as fifteen feet, the large evergreen varieties of Agapanthus can be divided with ease. Most of these types of plants grow up to three feet tall and grow in the evergreen category. This group of plants are known as the colloquially named clumps. Many of these clumps are self-sowing annuals, which have the ability to produce a single flower throughout the year, producing a single cluster for the garden to enjoy.
When you are learning how to divide agapanthus, it is necessary to know what plants are readily available for you to grow. White flowers are the most popular colors for these plants to grow in small containers, pots, and planters. If you prefer, some of the smaller white flowers can be planted in large potting mix. If you want taller growing plants for your garden, you can use pots that have taller growing plants mixed into them.
Different plants may require different potting mediums so be sure to consider this when dividing your garden. The five years rule is based on a standard plant growth cycle. Five years is the average time span between the first growth spurt and the next. Your plant will begin to show signs of blooming after the first year.
You can divide agapanthus clumps by pulling the clumps apart and dividing the plant into smaller groups. This is an easy and successful way to maintain a healthy and beautiful garden. If you are uncertain of how to divide agapanthus or need help with larger clumps, contact a local grower who can help you divide the plants. Agapanthus grows well in all kinds of conditions and you will have many happy plants by taking care of the soil, fertilizer, water, and planting.