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I have some Agapanthus in my border which look lovely but they do tend to drop with the weight of the flowers. Can anyone recommend a small but sturdy shrub or plant to place in front of it for a bit of support?




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I think you would find it very difficult to plant anything near enough to support it, Bellflower. The roots are so fleshy and spread out so far from mine, and near the surface, that I find even annuals difficult to plant.

31 Aug, 2010

 

Never thought of that Spritz, may have to see how it goes then. I have some annuals in front of them now and so will have to try and plant my perennials as close as they will allow maybe. Thank you very much for the comment.

31 Aug, 2010

 

You're welcome - sorry it wsn't terribly helpful, though. :-(

31 Aug, 2010

 

I will let you know if I manage to find an answer.

31 Aug, 2010

 

Please do - I love Agapanthus, but NOT the roots! I'm always trying to plant things near them, and then find that I can't. :-((

31 Aug, 2010

 

wot about sowing seeds direct in front ans c if that works

31 Aug, 2010

 

Good idea Cristina, or I may buy some very small plug plants (I bought some a few weeks ago and they don't need a deep hole). But they will have to be quite strong if they are to support the Agapanthus.

31 Aug, 2010

 

cottage garden style of planting ,whereits all packed in shud do that

31 Aug, 2010

 

That would be great!

31 Aug, 2010

 

It would be if you could get planting close enough - my garden is closely planted, except around the Agapanthus plants. Sorry - I wish it did work!

31 Aug, 2010

 

Spritz I have moved one of my big boulders in front of them and they are standing up a lot better than they did, and the boulder won't be visible when I have finished planting up (or that's the plan!)

1 Sep, 2010

 

Good thinking! Can we have a photo, please?

1 Sep, 2010

 

Will take one tomorrow all being well Spritz.

1 Sep, 2010

 

:-))

1 Sep, 2010

 

yes lets see x

1 Sep, 2010

 

OK Cristina lol

1 Sep, 2010

 

i put mine in a pot wth a tall grass and a galla lilly

1 Sep, 2010

 

That sounds nice Cristina, have you got a pic?
PS am about to put pic of them on now.

2 Sep, 2010

 

I had a look! Made a couple of suggestions, too...:-))

2 Sep, 2010

How do I say thanks?

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