Agapanthus have been cultivated and hybridized extensively since they were first brought to the attention of botanists and gardeners in the 17th century. Native to South Africa, the genus includes 6 species and 14 subspecies, both deciduous and evergreen, and more than 600 interesting and dramatic cultivars. Flowers range in color from pure white through greyish-blue to very dark blue, and plants vary from delightful miniatures for smaller gardens or containers to more imposing forms suitable for borders and beds.
Agapanthus for Gardeners is an informative and practical guide to growing this popular perennial. It includes descriptions of all species and subspecies, along with a selection of 80 cultivars that have proven themselves in the garden and in containers; information on choosing and buying plants, cultivation requirements, propagation, and pests and diseases; and a discussion of Agapanthus as a cut flower.
Illustrated with over 75 photographs, this is a useful companion to Wim Snoeijer's more scholarly and exhaustive A Revision of the Genus, also published by Timber Press.

Dijk, Hanneke van

Hanneke van Dijk

Portland, Or.: Timber Press

United States, United States of America

Portland, Or, Oregon, 2004

August 1, 2004

0, US, 2004

Includes bibliographical references (p. 91) and index.

"Agapanthus for Gardeners offers: a fascinating history of the genus as a container, garden and cut flower plant; botanical information, including features of leaf and flower, and a classification of cultivars; sound cultural advice, from siting to naturalizing to pests and diseases; a description of the species and their South African origins; an illustrated A-to-Z of the best, most gardenworthy cultivars; handy lists for choosing the right Agapanthus, whether blue or white, deciduous or evergreen; information on plant collections and public gardens; and recommended Internet and nursery sources."--Jacket

L'Heritier was the first person to call this plant Agapanthus, literally translated as the flower of love.

96 p. : 23 cm
Includes bibliographical references (p. 91)

2023-06-28