Agapanthus rescue: Dividing Agapanthus
It’s that time of year to review the vitality of the Agapanthus, I have a gorgeous variety named Agapanthus africanus ‘Ever Saphire’. It has spent it life in a teraccotta pot but now is overgrown and needs dividing. Joy of joys, there’ll be the opportunity to make more. Removing the Agapanthus from its pot after a couple of years of steady growth. What seemed like a simple job quickly turned into a bit of a wrestling match with its stubborn roots!
At first, I tried the usual method, but the thick, white, fleshy roots proved tricky. They break easily, so I changed tactics, gently excavating the soil around them instead. Slowing down made all the difference, and soon, I managed to ease the plant out without too much damage.
Once free, I was surprised by
how large the root system had grown. This meant adjusting my original planting hole—digging it deeper and wider to give the Agapanthus enough room to thrive. Before settling it in, I watered the hole thoroughly, then carefully positioned the rootball and backfilled with garden soil. A final soak to help it establish, and now… we wait for the magic to happen!
The variety I have is named Agapanthus africanus ‘Ever Saphire’
Gardening always reminds me that patience and a little change of pace go a long way. Have you ever had a plant surprise you with its hidden growth underground? Let me know in the comments!
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