Baby Pete™ Agapanthus

Light Needs

Partial Sun to Full Sun

(At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)

Mature Height

12-15 Inches

Mature Spread

18-24 in

Growing Zones

8 to 11

Compact size, big splash. Baby Pete Agapanthus packs lush, strappy foliage and loads of violet-blue umbels onto a tidy, 12–15 inch frame, so borders and pots look polished without crowding. Early to flower, it brings color weeks before many agapanthus and holds the show into summer.

Tough enough for heat, wind, and coastal conditions, this dwarf selection thrives with minimal care. Use it as a crisp edging, mass it for a low blue ribbon, or spotlight a single plant in a small container for effortless curb appeal.

Baby Pete Agapanthus Care

Give 6–8 hours of direct sun daily; in hotter inland climates, afternoon shade helps blooms last longer. Plant in well-drained soil—sandy or loamy is ideal—with a pH of 6.0–7.5. Water regularly the first 2–3 weeks to establish, then water when the top 1–2 inches of soil are dry; containers may need more frequent checks in summer.

Feed in early spring with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer, then give a light top-up after the first flush of flowers. Remove spent flower stalks at the base to tidy and encourage continued bloom; leave evergreen foliage intact and clean up old leaves in late winter. Hardy in USDA zones 8–11; in colder zones, grow in containers and overwinter in a bright, frost-free spot.

Baby Pete Agapanthus Spacing

For a single specimen, allow an 18–20 inch circle. For a low, continuous border or mass, set plants 12–16 inches on center. Keep at least 12 inches from paths and walls for leaf arch and airflow. In containers, use a 10–12 inch wide pot at least 10 inches deep with drainage; plant one per pot for best form, and place in full sun with good airflow. Divide clumps every 3–4 years in early spring if they outgrow their space.

Why Grow Baby Pete Agapanthus?

• Compact habit that stays neat at 12–15 inches tall and wide
• Early, abundant violet-blue blooms that start weeks ahead of many varieties
• Heat, wind, and coastal tolerant; drought tolerant once established
• Evergreen foliage in mild climates for year-round structure
• Deer resistant and generally unbothered by pests, great in beds or containers

Brighten borders and patio pots with a small plant that delivers oversized style. Baby Pete Agapanthus gives you dependable color, clean lines, and easy care from spring through summer.