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Overwintering Agapanthus

August 28, 2009   •   

I have an Agapanthus in a pot in my garden. How can I winter it over in the house? What can I expect of it when it is in the house? Since my garage is free standing and unheated, it is cold in the winter, so it is not a good option. Help!

There is no difficulty in growing this plant as long as you can move it to a frost-free room in winter, keeping the temperature no colder than 40 degrees and no warmer than 60 degrees. There, it will need very little water until spring, when it should then be brought back to a well-lit spot and started into growth by watering and feeding. Do not repot frequently as this plant blooms best when it is pot-bound.

 

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