It's been a good summer for Agapanthus

We had some generous rain last spring and the agapanthus in my garden, and everywhere else in the area, have shown their appreciation. All the reference materials I have researched suggest that agapanthus need plenty of water in summer, and indeed, they do perform better if water is available. But don't be put off growing this lovely old favourite if you are a little short of water. The following pictures of aggies in my garden show them growing in different mini-climates, and demonstrate that they can be truly water wise and versatile. During a drought agapanthus will clearly not perform at their best, but they are most unlikely to die and will recover very quickly once it rains again. As always, a thick layer of mulch will go a long way to ensure a yearly show of healthy flowers.