{"title":"Agapanthus (Pick up only)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgapanthus for the Brisbane and SE Queensland Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus africanus\u003c\/em\u003e and related species) is one of the most reliable and spectacular flowering plants you can grow in Brisbane's subtropical climate. Bold, architectural, and virtually indestructible once established, agapanthus delivers stunning displays of blue, purple, or white trumpet-shaped flowers atop tall, elegant stems — typically from late spring through summer, just when the garden needs a lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrisbane's warm temperatures, high humidity, and long summers suit agapanthus beautifully. These tough plants tolerate heat, drought, and neglect with ease, making them a favourite for low-maintenance gardens, sloped sites, and mass plantings across South East Queensland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePopular varieties for Brisbane:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e — a compact, repeat-flowering variety with rich violet-blue blooms; ideal for pots and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnow Storm\u003c\/strong\u003e —a compact, repeat-flowering variety with white blooms; ideal for pots and small gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnowball\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stunning white-flowering variety that brightens shaded spots and contrasts beautifully with tropical foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Garden Blue\u003c\/strong\u003e — a large vigorous variety producing large heads of blue flowers on stems up to 1m tall; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRiver Garden White\u003c\/strong\u003e — the classic, vigorous variety producing large heads of white flowers on stems up to 1m tall; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeter Pan\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dwarf variety with soft lavender-blue flowers on stems to 0.5m, well-suited to pots, edging, and smaller garden beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQueen Mum\u003c\/strong\u003e — an iconic striking blue and white bicolour flowering variety on stems up to 1.5m in height; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadelyn\u003c\/strong\u003e — vigorous variety producing large heads of dark navy flowers on stems up to 1 metre tall; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Magic \u003c\/strong\u003e— a mid-height dark navy flowering variety adding contrast if planted with white or bi-colour flowering varieties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCloudy Days\u003c\/strong\u003e — a mid-height striking blue and white bicolour flowering variety on stems up to 1m in height; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlexis\u003c\/strong\u003e - a smaller mid-height dark blue and white bi-colour with stems up to 1m in height; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLilibet\u003c\/strong\u003e - a compact hardy semi dwarf bicolour blue and white flowering variety with stems up to 0.6m; perfect for edging around smaller gardens \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBella\u003c\/strong\u003e - a compact hardy semi dwarf with dainty blue flowers tinged with contrasting blue stripes on stems to 0.4m; perfect for mass planting in smaller gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMadison\u003c\/strong\u003e - a large vigorous variety producing heads of mauve and white flowers with lavender edging on stems up to 1.5 m tall; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrace\u003c\/strong\u003e -a large vigorous variety producing heads of multipetal pure white flowers  on stems up to 1.3 metre tall; perfect for borders and mass plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing tips for Brisbane:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant in full sun to part shade — morning sun with afternoon shade works particularly well in Brisbane's intense summer heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgapanthus tolerates most soil types but performs best with good drainage; avoid waterlogged positions during our wet season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater regularly during the first season to establish roots, then reduce — mature plants are highly drought-tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDivide clumps every 3–5 years to maintain vigour and encourage prolific flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove spent flower heads to keep plants tidy; leave foliage intact as it feeds the bulb for next season's display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgapanthus can be mildly invasive — choose sterile or low-seed varieties if planting near bushland or waterways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used as a bold garden border, a striking pot specimen, or a mass planting on a difficult slope, agapanthus brings reliable colour and structure to Brisbane gardens year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/pinemountainnursery.com.au\/collections\/agapanthus-pick-up-only.oembed","provider":"Pine Mountain Nursery ABN 92464801070","version":"1.0","type":"link"}