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Agapanthi?  They're definitely not hardy here: our low this past Winter was 16F, we have gotten to single digits...brrr! South of here they live outdoors all year as they do in Africa. That would be nice..... How cold can it get in Hampshire, Angie? |
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Well, we do get minus figures, fairly heavy frosts. The thermometer which is in my greenhouse got down to minus 7 a couple of years ago, which is probably the lowest its been since we have lived here. It is my understanding that it isn't just the cold, but the cold and wet that causes the worst problems. They do get frosts in Africa at night, but they tend to be short lived. My agapanthus is fairly near the house in a relatively sheltered spot and they have been there undisturbed for about 5 years or so. |
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I didn't realize you got that cold. Amazing the stuff I've learned on Catsey. I had one before and left it outside; it didn't make it, so this one will Winter indoors. |
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... and to think that I have never worried about them! I worry about my tree fern and my two maples! My tree fern gets straw around its crown and then I cover the whole thing with a horticultural fleece bag! It is probably hardier actually than the agapanthus. I'll cut some ordinary fern and give them a good mulch this autumn - I feel quite guilty now!!! |
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A tree fern? I've seen them in catalogues and love the appearance...but always thought they were tropical and touchy. Might we see a pic of yours? |
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Yes - I'll go and see if I can get a decent pic when it stops raining. They really aren't that tricky - grow in the mountains of New Zealand - quite cold and damp! Can tolerate -5. They may lose their fronds in a bad winter and mine has in the past, but the new shoots grow incredibly quickly! The new "crozier" appears just like smaller ferns, but quite large! You just have to make sure the crown is protected. |
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