Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268

Also Known As

Little Dutch Blue Lily of the Nile

Plant type

perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

size

H: 8"-16"
W: 10"-15"

planting zones

8a-11

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Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268 plant details

Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268 is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial bulb / corm / tuber with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Features grassy texture. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - dappled shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in alkaline, average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, humidity tolerant and verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268

Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
Plant family: amaryllidaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 10 IN - 15 IN - wide, 8 IN - 16 IN - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: compact, container plant, easy-to-grow, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268

USDA Zones: 8a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - dappled shade
Watering frequency: regular - low
Resistant to: deer, heat, humidity and verticillium wilt
Soil needs: alkaline, average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A compact growing sport of Blue Heaven, Little Dutch Blue Agapanthus has the compact habit of Peter Pan with a longer summer flowering season. It produces rounded clusters of starry trumpet shaped flowers on sturdy stems above the low foliage in light to medium blue with violet markings. The flowers of Little Dutch Blue are sure to attract a variety of pollinators including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. The compact and repeat flowering habits of this Lily of the Nile lend it to use as low maintenance container plants as well as in the garden and landscape. An excellent low clump forming bulbous perennial for gardens or containers. Evergreen in mild winter areas. Extremely durable once established. The Lily of the Nile is a long-lived reliable clump forming perennial that makes a wonderful addition to the garden or landscape. Agapanthus will perform best in well-drained soils with average moisture and fertility. Provide afternoon shade in hot summer climates. Deer resistant and moderately salt tolerant.

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How to Grow Agapanthus 'Little Dutch Blue' PP26268

Sun Exposure
- sun - dappled shade
Water Needs
- regular - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- alkaline
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
- verticillium wilt resistant