Chalk Sand Clay Moisture Moist but well-drained pH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral Colour & scent Position Full sun Aspect West-facing or East-facing or South-facing Exposure Sheltered Hardiness Full Sun or Partial Shade Soil Type Normal or Sandy or Clay Soil pH Neutral or Alkaline or Acid Soil Moisture Care Level Moderate Appearance and Characteristics Flower Colour
Agapanthus 'Black Pantha ®' (bladhoudend) Agapanthuskwekerij
Agapanthus 'Black Pantha' (African lily 'Black Pantha' ) ShootChecker™ STOP: Make sure you get the "Right Plant, Right Place." 90% of plants die because they were the wrong plant choice. Shoot helps you to save valuable time and money to get the right plant choices for any garden. Find out how Add to plant list 1 of 3 Variety or Cultivar To set off your lighter agapanthus with something lovely and dark, try 'Black Pantha' (A. orientalis), which features black buds that open into dark violet flowers. 'Black Pantha' This evergreen cultivar grows best in Zones 8 to 11 and grows up to 36 inches tall. For a dramatic effect, plant a large grouping throughout a sunny garden spot. Agapanthus flowers can also be used in container plantings in cooler regions. Growing Agapanthus requires a sunny to partly shady location and regular water. Mulching is helpful to retain moisture with new plants set about 1 to 2 inches (2.5-5 cm.) apart. In spring, plant them in a pot or flat with drainage holes. Use a rich planting mix with added perlite for drainage. Sprinkle the seeds on the planting mix and cover them with only 1/4 inch of the soil. Water the container and put it in a warm, sunny location. Germination takes about a month.
Agapanthus Black Panther blooms RHR Horticulture Flickr
Plant description Globes of deep blue-black, trumpet-shaped flowers burst from almost black buds in July and August above semi-evergreen, strap-like leaves. This stunning African lily is perfect for the middle of a sunny, moist but well-drained border or a large patio pot. Plants Agapanthus Praecox Spp Orientalis Black Panther Graham Morrison An evergreen perennial that forms clumps of 18" long by 1.5 inch wide arching gray-green leaves. Flowers in summer on 3 foot tall stems. Flowers are a very dark violet-blue. (Synonym 'Black Panther'). 3′ x 2′ Plant Profile Common Name Lily-Of-The-Nile Variety Black Panther Black Pantha Blue Heaven Blue Yonder Brilliant Blue Ever Amethyst Ever Midnight Ever Sapphire Ever Twilight Ever White Galaxy Blue Golden Drop Graskop Little Blue Fountain Loch Hope Margaret Midnight Dream Neverland Northern Star Queen Mum Agapanthus orientalis 'Black Pantha' PBR APPEARANCE : A popular variety of agapanthus with arching broad long leaves, almost black flower buds and deep purple flowers on tall stems during spring. Flowerheads are large, up to 20cm across. Black Pantha is notably sterile and drought resistant once established. Agapanthus are strappy leaved plants with rounded clusters of blooms on tall flower.
Agapanthus 'Black Pantha ®' (evergreen) Agapanthuskwekerij
Agapanthus praecox ssp. orientalis 'Black Pantha' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage and purple and blue flowers in summer. It can grow 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall. It contributes grassy texture to the garden. Attractive to bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Deer resistant. Agapanthus 'Black Panther' - Produces close to black blooms contrasting against green foliage.Agapanthuses are not fussy about what soil they grow in, they can withstand coastal situations and even the occasional flood and frost. They also make excellent specimens for containers on hot, sunny balconies, verandahs and patios.
Item #: 7316 Zones: 7b to 10b, at least Dormancy: Winter Height: 48" tall Culture: Sun to Part Sun Origin: Hybrid Pot Size: 3.5" pot (24 fl. oz/0.7 L) So far, I've been very impressed with this new agapanthus, which produces 4' tall flowering stalks starting in late June (NC). This dwarf agapanthus has small clumps of evergreen foliage with deep blue flower clusters that reach up to 18 inches in height. It is a tidy plant that can be used near swimming pools. 'Tinkerbell' is another dwarf option featuring variegated foliage. 'Storm Cloud' is the darkest of the robust, semi-evergreen species.
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Here's how to grow agapanthus in a pot: Choose a container 12 inches wide with drainage holes. It will do well in pots that are clay, ceramic, or plastic. Fill the container with a lightly moistened mix of compost or potting soil and sand or grit for drainage. Make a shallow depression in the center of the pot. Buds that are almost black, opening to violet blue. Exciting new variety of Agapanthus orientalis with buds that are almost black, and develop to big flowers in deep violet blue. Flower heads are large and with outstanding vase life of 10 to 14 days. Blooming in the spring and summer these plants are drought resistant, low maintenance and ideal.
