{"product_id":"surprise-agapanthus-agapanthus-surprise","title":"Surprise Agapanthus - Agapanthus 'Surprise'","description":"\u003cp\u003eSurprise Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus\u003c\/em\u003e 'Surprise') is a hardy clumping perennial with strappy leaves and rounded summer flowerheads, and the colour is a lucky dip. It is one of the named agapanthus varieties, but until it flowers you will not know whether it is white, any shade of blue or deep purple. Clumps reach 0.5m to 1.5m high and wide, so allow room for the larger end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA flower colour to discover.\u003c\/strong\u003e White, blue or purple, revealed only when the first heads open, which suits gardeners happy to wait and see.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSummer colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Long smooth stems carry rounded heads made up of many individual florets, a reliable splash of colour when many gardens are tiring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurprisingly hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with cold and dry conditions, though growth is restricted in either, and it is worth a go in most protected areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow maintenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning, only the removal of dead leaves, and a division when a garden clump grows too big.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood in pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Large containers suit it, and root restriction is said to improve flowering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMass plantings.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 80cm apart in drifts for a sweep of summer colour. In a large planting, a mix of whites, blues and purples can look quite deliberate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriveways and paths.\u003c\/strong\u003e Line a drive or pathway with a single row at the same 80cm spacing. The strappy foliage gives a clean edge, and the clumps can be divided later to extend the planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and mixed borders.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a large pot on a patio, or tuck it into a flower border where the flowers can rise above lower plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Surprise Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. It is tolerant of cold and dry conditions, so it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens, though growth is slower where it is very cold or dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil that is not too rich in organic matter. Mulch and fertilise lightly when planting, and go easy with the fertiliser afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water regularly while it establishes, then rely on rainfall in most gardens. Potted plants need more regular watering in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pull away dead leaves to tidy potted plants and lift and divide garden clumps when they grow too large. Some agapanthus self-seed in mild, moist areas, so remove spent flowerheads before seed sets, especially near bushland. The sap can irritate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Surprise Agapanthus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Tubes are the economical way to plant a drive or a border, but the clump needs time to build, so the first flowers may take a couple of seasons. Plants travel upright and settle quickly in warm weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/agapanthus-its-stunning-blooms-await\"\u003eAgapanthus: choosing, planting and keeping it in flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eSee the full agapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mass-planting-plants\"\u003eMore plants for mass planting\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/low-maintenance-plants\"\u003eLow maintenance plants for easy gardens\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat colour will it be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is the surprise. Agapanthus flowers range from white through shades of blue to deep purple, and this variety does not reveal its colour until it first flowers. If you need a particular colour, choose a variety sold with its colour named.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetween 0.5m and 1.5m high and wide, depending on the variety it turns out to be. Allow about 80cm between plants, which suits most clumps and leaves room to divide them later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus is mildly toxic if eaten and the sap can irritate skin. Keep it away from pets and children who chew plants, and wear gloves when dividing clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162157375,"sku":"AGA-HYB-SURPRI-tube","price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/surprise-agapanthus-agapanthus-surprise.jpg?v=1792149194","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/surprise-agapanthus-agapanthus-surprise","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}