Groundcover & Vines – Clumping – Neverland Agapanthus

Neverland Agapanthus 

Botanical name: agapathus africanus ‘neverland’ 

Beginner friendly?: yes

Average size at maturity: up to 2 ft in height and in spread 

Hardy zone: zones 8-11 

Foliage color: green, yellow 

Flower color: blue/purple 

Bloom time: summer 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed

Propagation methods: propagate by division during the early spring or early fall months 

Landscape use: borders, edging, mass planting, container plant 

Special features: pest resistant, drought tolerant, long-lasting blooms, variegated foliage 

Light needs: no more than 4 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release, balanced fertilizer once a year in the early spring, before new growth begins to emerge 

Best time to plant: spring 

Best type of soil: loam

Companion plants: ornamental grasses, butterfly bush, alyssum, fennel 

Toxicity level: moderately toxic for pets and humans if ingested 

Invasive species: no