What causes root rot in agapanthus?

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1. What causes root rot in agapanthus?
2. What does agapanthus root rot look like?
3. Why are my agapanthus dying?
4. Why do my agapanthus flowers droop?
5. How do you stop agapanthus from spreading?
6. Why has my agapanthus turned white?
7. Should I cut yellow leaves off agapanthus?
8. Should agapanthus be cut back?
9. Should I deadhead agapanthus?
10. What can I replace agapanthus with?
11. Do agapanthus come back every year?
12. What should I do with agapanthus after flowering?
13. What do you do when agapanthus have finished flowering?
14. What to do with agapanthus When they finish flowering?
15. Can you cut agapanthus to the ground?
16. Do agapanthus bloom more than once?
17. Can you dig up agapanthus?
18. What plants are similar to agapanthus?
19. What do I do with my agapanthus in winter?
20. When do you cut down agapanthus back?

What causes root rot in agapanthus?

When day time temperatures exceed 35 degrees, its best not to water your agapanthus too often as it can promote plant and root rot. Plan to hydrate your plants ahead of any forecast hot periods. Other causes of rot include fertiliser burn from excessive use of fertiliser and poor drainage.

What does agapanthus root rot look like?

Rot. Bulb rot and root rot are both agapanthus problems that start underground. They show themselves above ground in yellow, wilted leaves and sometimes stunted plants. If you dig the plants up, you'll find the roots or bulb decayed and discolored.

Why are my agapanthus dying?

Agapanthus are soft foliage, drought tolerant plants. The main causes of rotting are: ... Agapanthus are drought tolerant an store water in their roots. Over watering can cause root oedema and collapse as oxygen levels are depleted in the soil.

Why do my agapanthus flowers droop?

Too much shade, cold weather and lack of winter protection are also common reasons for agapanthus to fail to flower. Too much winter warmth may lead to early flowering, but the flower quality will be poor.

How do you stop agapanthus from spreading?

Avoiding weediness Once established, agapanthus spread slowly by seed. Seeds are not spread by birds but fall around the clump and may drift down hill. To restrict the spread of these plants from your garden, remove the stalks as flowers finish and don't dump unwanted plants where they can spread.

Why has my agapanthus turned white?

Whilst the holders of the National Collection of Agapanthus say it is likely that a “spontaneous mutation” causes the change – i.e. nature just “getting it wrong”, RHS scientists elaborate on this and believe that environmental factors (general growing conditions, sudden heat or cold – but not soil pH in this case) are ...

Should I cut yellow leaves off agapanthus?

The leaves on this plant naturally turn yellow and die back over winter, but if they are pale with stripes and the plant flowers poorly, then your agapanthus has a virus and is best thrown out.

Should agapanthus be cut back?

Deciduous varieties – Cut back agapanthus stems to about 4 inches (10 cm.) above the ground at the end of the blooming season. ... Evergreen varieties – Evergreen agapanthus varieties require no cutting back. However, you can trim both evergreen and deciduous plants as needed to remove dead, damaged or unsightly growth.

Should I deadhead agapanthus?

Pot-grown agapanthus will benefit from an annual feed – a liquid tomato feed is ideal. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage more to form, or leave the faded flower heads in place if you want to collect the seed. The attractive seedheads are often left on over autumn for decorative reasons.

What can I replace agapanthus with?

A massed planting might be needed to achieve the same physical presence, but this is common with Agapanthus too.:

• Flax lilies (several Dianella species)
• Silky blue-grass Dichantheum sericeum.
• Knobby club-rush Ficinia nodosa.
• Spiny-headed mat-rush Lomandra longifolia.
• Tussock grass Poa labilliardieri.

Do agapanthus come back every year?

With proper care, agapanthus flowering occurs repeatedly for several weeks throughout the season, then this perennial powerhouse returns to put on another show the next year. Agapanthus is a nearly indestructible plant and, in fact, most agapanthus varieties self-seed generously and may even become somewhat weedy.

What should I do with agapanthus after flowering?

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What do you do when agapanthus have finished flowering?

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What to do with agapanthus When they finish flowering?

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Can you cut agapanthus to the ground?

Deciduous varieties – Cut back agapanthus stems to about 4 inches (10 cm.) above the ground at the end of the blooming season. ... However, you can trim both evergreen and deciduous plants as needed to remove dead, damaged or unsightly growth.

Do agapanthus bloom more than once?

With proper care, agapanthus flowering occurs repeatedly for several weeks throughout the season, then this perennial powerhouse returns to put on another show the next year. Agapanthus is a nearly indestructible plant and, in fact, most agapanthus varieties self-seed generously and may even become somewhat weedy.

Can you dig up agapanthus?

All you need is a garden fork or shovel, a large kitchen knife, and a new garden site prepared to receive the transplants. ... Press the garden fork or shovel into the ground just at the outside of the root ball of the plant. Pressing gently, lift the whole clump of agapanthus roots out of the soil.

What plants are similar to agapanthus?

A massed planting might be needed to achieve the same physical presence, but this is common with Agapanthus too.:

• Flax lilies (several Dianella species)
• Silky blue-grass Dichantheum sericeum.
• Knobby club-rush Ficinia nodosa.
• Spiny-headed mat-rush Lomandra longifolia.
• Tussock grass Poa labilliardieri.

What do I do with my agapanthus in winter?

Dig up the tubers and brush off the soil. Allow the tubers to dry out for a few days in a dry, warm location. Then store the tubers wrapped in newspaper in a cool, dark location. Optimum temperatures for Agapanthus winter storage are 40 to 50 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 10 C.).

When do you cut down agapanthus back?

Deciduous varieties – Cut back agapanthus stems to about 4 inches (10 cm.) above the ground at the end of the blooming season. However, if you like the texture and structure that spent plants provide to the winter landscape, cutting back agapanthus can wait until early spring.