On Dec 7, 5:48 pm, "Spider" wrote:
Hi both,

Sorry I've not been around to post regarding the agapanthus seeds - just so
so busy!

Judith, Sheila asked me to post with information about seed sowing, in the
hope that you might benefit if you'd never sown agapanthus before. I
haven't.

The RHS Propagating Plants guide says the seeds should be sown at 16'C
(61'F). It does not suggest depth of planting, but savvy gardeners know
that most seed should be covered with its own depth of soil, so fairly
shallowly in this case. They should germinate in three weeks. Established
seedlings should be grown on in a cold frame, but protected from frost. In
the spring, the seedlings can be transferred to a nursery bed. The new
plants should flower in their third year.

Hope that helps. There is nothing about feeding, but once the weather warms
up a bit, I shall give a general fertiliser, then top that up with a weakish
feed throughout the year; I'll probably repeat that in the second year. In
the third year, I shall start with a general feed, then give a high potash
feed about May time. Naturally, I'll adjust that if I perceive any
problems. No doubt, we three will be swapping notes during that time.

Must stop typing now - I need to cross my fingers!

Best Wishes,
Spider

Thanks to Sheila, the seeds arrived today, loads of them!

Judith