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Twister Agapanthus - 1 Gallon
SKU:
2098840
UPC:
014949486610
$17.99
- Show‑stopping bi‑color blooms: creamy buds open to white trumpets with deep blue throats on tall, elegant scapes.
- Neat, compact clumps for borders and containers—foliage ~18–20 in. tall × ~15–18 in. wide; flower stalks ~36–48 in.
- Semi‑evergreen in mild climates; easy‑care and waterwise once established.
- Thrives in full to partial sun; perfect for edging, mass plantings, and high‑impact patio pots.
Twister Agapanthus (Agapanthus ‘AMBIC001’, PP25,519) earns its name with dramatic, two‑tone flower spheres—pure white petals swirling from rich blue throats—floating above tidy, strap‑leaf mounds. Compact yet showy, it fits beautifully along paths, in grouped drifts, or as a container focal point. In full to partial sun and well‑drained soil, this clump‑forming, semi‑evergreen selection establishes quickly and then asks little, rewarding warm‑season gardens with a long, reliable mid‑to‑late‑summer display.
Plant Description
Semi‑evergreen, clumping perennial with narrow, dark‑green, strap‑like foliage. Creamy buds open into large umbels of trumpet‑shaped, bi‑colored flowers—white petals with dark blue throats—on tall, slender stems.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Mid to late summer bloom. Big, showy umbels hold color well and make excellent cut flowers; remove spent stems to keep plantings tidy.
Habit & Size
Foliage mounds to roughly 18–20 in. tall and 15–18 in. wide; flower scapes reach ~36–48 in., providing height and movement without overwhelming small spaces.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter inland sites, light afternoon shade can help preserve bloom and foliage quality.
Water & Soil
Easily grown in average, well‑drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; once established, reduce frequency—tolerates brief dry spells between soakings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–10; may remain evergreen in milder winters. In colder areas, grow in containers and move to frost‑free shelter for winter.
Special Features
Easy‑care, waterwise after establishment, pollinator‑friendly, and tolerant of coastal exposure; long bloom season for high seasonal impact.
Landscape Uses
Border edging, mass plantings, poolside ribbons, and container centerpieces where the tall scapes add vertical rhythm above compact foliage.
Care & Feeding
Feed in early spring and again after flowering. Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; divide only when clumps become overcrowded to maintain best bloom.
Spacing & Planting
Space 18–24 in. on center for a continuous edge or flowing drift. Set crowns level with the soil surface; water to settle and apply mulch to conserve moisture.
Container Tips
Use a well‑drained, high‑quality potting mix in a 12–16 in. wide container. Provide full to partial sun and water when the top 2–3 in. of mix are dry.
Patent & Breeding
Cultivar ‘AMBIC001’; U.S. Plant Patent PP25,519. Bred in South Africa from A. praecox subsp. orientalis × A. campanulatus for compact habit and extended bloom.
- Show‑stopping bi‑color blooms: creamy buds open to white trumpets with deep blue throats on tall, elegant scapes.
- Neat, compact clumps for borders and containers—foliage ~18–20 in. tall × ~15–18 in. wide; flower stalks ~36–48 in.
- Semi‑evergreen in mild climates; easy‑care and waterwise once established.
- Thrives in full to partial sun; perfect for edging, mass plantings, and high‑impact patio pots.
Twister Agapanthus (Agapanthus ‘AMBIC001’, PP25,519) earns its name with dramatic, two‑tone flower spheres—pure white petals swirling from rich blue throats—floating above tidy, strap‑leaf mounds. Compact yet showy, it fits beautifully along paths, in grouped drifts, or as a container focal point. In full to partial sun and well‑drained soil, this clump‑forming, semi‑evergreen selection establishes quickly and then asks little, rewarding warm‑season gardens with a long, reliable mid‑to‑late‑summer display.
Plant Description
Semi‑evergreen, clumping perennial with narrow, dark‑green, strap‑like foliage. Creamy buds open into large umbels of trumpet‑shaped, bi‑colored flowers—white petals with dark blue throats—on tall, slender stems.
Flowers & Bloom Time
Mid to late summer bloom. Big, showy umbels hold color well and make excellent cut flowers; remove spent stems to keep plantings tidy.
Habit & Size
Foliage mounds to roughly 18–20 in. tall and 15–18 in. wide; flower scapes reach ~36–48 in., providing height and movement without overwhelming small spaces.
Sun Requirements
Full sun to partial sun. In hotter inland sites, light afternoon shade can help preserve bloom and foliage quality.
Water & Soil
Easily grown in average, well‑drained soil. Water deeply and regularly during the first growing season to establish; once established, reduce frequency—tolerates brief dry spells between soakings.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 7–10; may remain evergreen in milder winters. In colder areas, grow in containers and move to frost‑free shelter for winter.
Special Features
Easy‑care, waterwise after establishment, pollinator‑friendly, and tolerant of coastal exposure; long bloom season for high seasonal impact.
Landscape Uses
Border edging, mass plantings, poolside ribbons, and container centerpieces where the tall scapes add vertical rhythm above compact foliage.
Care & Feeding
Feed in early spring and again after flowering. Mulch to protect roots in colder zones; divide only when clumps become overcrowded to maintain best bloom.
Spacing & Planting
Space 18–24 in. on center for a continuous edge or flowing drift. Set crowns level with the soil surface; water to settle and apply mulch to conserve moisture.
Container Tips
Use a well‑drained, high‑quality potting mix in a 12–16 in. wide container. Provide full to partial sun and water when the top 2–3 in. of mix are dry.
Patent & Breeding
Cultivar ‘AMBIC001’; U.S. Plant Patent PP25,519. Bred in South Africa from A. praecox subsp. orientalis × A. campanulatus for compact habit and extended bloom.
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