Agapanthus and Environment
Agapanthus and the environment
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While some gardeners love the beauty and joy agapanthus bring to their gardens, others consider them a weed. Historically, unwanted plants surplus to needs from divisions were sometimes dumped in bushland and became naturalised in cooler more favourable environments. Unfortunately, many early agapanthus were heavy seed producers and germinated readily in these more favourable bushland environments.
Whilst the focus is now on developing agapanthus with lower seed set or seed viability, environmentally, it is best to deadhead all stalks as flowers finish before seed is set and dispose of responsibly. Never dump unwanted plants in bushland.
To deadhead, cut through the stem with clean shears or scissors near its base, where it emerges from the plant. Make clean cuts that go all the way through the stems. Do not tear or pull the stems off, which can damage the plants.
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Located on the banks of the mid Brisbane River, our business is about half way between Brisbane and Toowoomba. The area is noted for having the closest dry vine rainforest to Brisbane. From epiphytes growing up trees to ferns growing through gullies and on banks with the shallow meandering river adding to the unique biodiversity of the area with lungfish and platypus.