Agapanthus ‘Stevie’s Wonder’ Blue Live Plant – 3.5″ Pot – Outdoor Flower

Overview

Transform your garden into a breathtaking display of color and elegance with the Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant. This extraordinary Agapanthus variety, also known as Lily of the Nile, is renowned for its captivating beauty and easy-to-care-for nature. Boasting abundant clusters of mesmerizing, deep-blue flowers that gracefully emerge atop tall, sturdy stalks during the summer months, it creates a striking visual impact. Each blossom is a captivating blend of rich hues, ranging from royal blue to indigo, creating a mesmerizing contrast against the dark green, strap-like leaves. The plant’s clumping habit ensures a dense and luxurious appearance, making it a standout feature in any garden or landscape design. Whether you are a novice gardener or an experienced enthusiast, this blue Agapanthus plant is a must-have addition, thriving in various outdoor settings and bringing continuous joy with its vibrant blooms.

This particular offering is for a healthy, vibrant Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant, ready to be transplanted and flourish in its new home. Its vigorous growth and stunning floral display make it a popular choice for borders, mass plantings, or container gardens. Prepare to enjoy a season full of brilliant blue hues and an elegant, tropical feel in your outdoor space.

Key Benefits

The Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant offers numerous advantages for any garden, combining aesthetic appeal with practical ease of care. Its robust nature and stunning appearance make it a top choice for gardeners seeking both beauty and resilience.

• Vibrant Blue Blooms: Enjoy abundant clusters of mesmerizing deep-blue flowers that provide a spectacular color show throughout the summer, making your garden truly stand out.
• Low Maintenance: This Agapanthus variety is known for its easy-to-care-for nature, requiring minimal effort once established, making it perfect for busy gardeners or those new to plant care.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, the Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant is relatively drought-tolerant, reducing the need for constant watering and making it suitable for water-wise landscapes.
• Hardy Perennial: Thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 to 11, returning year after year with proper care, providing long-lasting beauty and value to your garden. Understanding the Agapanthus hardiness zone 7 is crucial for optimal growth.
• Attractive Foliage: Beyond its stunning flowers, the plant features lush, dark green, strap-like leaves that form an attractive clumping habit, adding texture and greenery even when not in bloom.
• Versatile Landscaping: Ideal for various applications, including borders, mass plantings, container gardening, or as a striking focal point in your outdoor space.
• Deer Resistant: Generally not favored by deer, offering a beautiful flowering option for gardens in areas where deer can be a problem.

Plant Care & Growing Tips

Caring for your Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant is straightforward, ensuring a rewarding display of vibrant blue flowers. This plant thrives with adequate sunlight and well-draining soil. For optimal growth, choose a location that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of sunlight daily. While it can tolerate partial shade, full sun will encourage the most prolific blooming. Agapanthus plants prefer slightly acidic to neutral soil, with a pH range of 6.0 to 7.0. Ensure the soil is well-draining to prevent root rot, which is a common issue for many perennials. Incorporating organic matter such as compost or well-rotted manure during planting can significantly enhance soil fertility and improve drainage, promoting healthier growth for your blue Agapanthus plant.

When it comes to watering, provide thorough watering after planting to help the soil settle and remove any air pockets around the roots. During the first few weeks, regular watering is crucial to help the plant establish itself. Once established, Agapanthus is relatively drought-tolerant but will benefit from moderate watering during prolonged dry spells. Applying a 2-3 inch layer of organic mulch around the base of the plant, leaving a small space around the crown, helps retain soil moisture, suppresses weeds, and provides insulation, especially in colder climates. Fertilize your Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again in mid-summer. Avoid over-fertilizing, as this can lead to excessive foliage growth at the expense of its beautiful flowers. Removing spent flower stalks will encourage continuous blooming and maintain the plant’s attractive appearance. For colder regions, understanding the Agapanthus hardiness zone 7 and providing winter protection like mulching is beneficial.

Size & Details

This offering includes one Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant, shipped in a 3.5-inch nursery pot, ready for transplanting. Upon maturity, these robust perennials typically reach a height of 30-36 inches (76-91 cm) and spread 2-3 feet (60-91 cm) wide, forming a dense, elegant clump. The growth rate is moderate, with plants generally establishing within one growing season and producing their first full flush of blooms in the summer following planting. While the plants are shipped in 3.5″ pots, they are well-rooted and prepared for a seamless transition to their permanent garden spot or larger containers. The vibrant blue flowers are a highlight from early to late summer, creating a prolonged period of interest in your garden. This outdoor Agapanthus plant is a perfect specimen for adding vertical interest and a splash of vivid color.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Q: How big does this plant get? A: The Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant typically grows to a height of 30-36 inches (76-91 cm) and spreads 2-3 feet (60-91 cm) wide when mature, forming a beautiful clump.
• Q: What size pot does it come in? A: Each blue Agapanthus plant is shipped in a 3.5-inch nursery pot, providing a healthy root system ready for transplanting.
• Q: Is this an indoor or outdoor plant? A: This Agapanthus variety is primarily an outdoor Agapanthus plant, thriving in garden beds and outdoor containers in appropriate hardiness zones.
• Q: How much sunlight does it need? A: The plant prefers full sun, meaning at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight daily, but can tolerate partial shade. More sun generally leads to more blooms.
• Q: Is this plant easy to care for? A: Yes, the ‘Stevie’s Wonder’ Agapanthus is considered an easy-to-care-for perennial, suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners. Follow the Agapanthus care guide for best results.
• Q: What condition will it arrive in? A: Your Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant is carefully packaged to ensure it arrives healthy and green, ready for planting.
• Q: Can it be grown in containers? A: Absolutely! This Agapanthus variety performs very well in containers, provided they are large enough to accommodate its mature size and have good drainage.
• Q: How long until it blooms? A: With proper care, you can expect your Agapanthus to produce its first full flush of beautiful blue blooms in the summer following its planting.
• Q: When is the best time to plant this Agapanthus? A: The best time to transplant your Stevie’s Wonder Agapanthus live plant into the ground is during early spring, after the last frost, to allow it to establish before summer heat.
• Q: Will it survive winter in my zone? A: This plant is cold hardy in USDA Zones 7 to 11. If you are in zone 7, providing winter mulch can offer extra protection, which is a key part of the Agapanthus hardiness zone 7 considerations.
• Q: What type of soil does it prefer? A: It prefers well-draining soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0). Amending with organic matter can improve drainage and fertility.