Peter Pan
dwarf evergreen agapanthus
At‑a‑glance
- Group/Class: dwarf evergreen agapanthus
- Height × spread: 12 to 18 in (30 to 45 cm) × 12 to 18 in (30 to 45 cm)
- Bloom window: mid to late summer
- Color & flower form: light blue funnel‑shaped florets in rounded umbels
- Fragrance: 0 none
- USDA hardiness: 8 to 11; container plant in colder zones
- Breeder / Year / Origin: unknown
- Cut‑flower notes: moderately sturdy stems; typical vase life about 7 to 10 days
- Pet safety: avoid
How it differs
- Much shorter than typical agapanthus, fitting tight spaces and edging.
- Smaller, looser umbels than many large hybrids.
- Evergreen in mild climates; foliage may persist where winters are frost free.
- Suited to container culture compared with taller border types.
Strengths
- Compact habit for patios and paths.
- Reliable summer bloom in full sun.
- Handles coastal exposure when soil drains well.
- Low maintenance once established.
Care in one minute
Site in full sun; light afternoon shade is acceptable in hot interiors.
Soil: fertile, moisture‑retentive but well drained; pH neutral to slightly acidic is fine.
Water: regular during active growth; allow the top inch to dry between waterings in containers.
Feed: a balanced or bloom‑forward fertilizer in late spring; avoid high nitrogen.
Spent blooms: remove spent stems to keep clumps tidy.
Overwinter: in zones colder than 8, move containers to a bright, frost‑free spot.
Watch‑outs
- Tender to hard freezes; protect crowns in zone 8 and colder.
- Flowering drops in deep shade.
- Snails and slugs can scar leaves in spring.
- Avoid soggy soils to prevent crown rot.
Best uses (tags)
Provenance note
A long‑circulated dwarf selection widely listed in horticultural references; status recorded by the Royal Horticultural Society as ‘ambiguous’ in rank, reflecting historic naming differences.
References
- Royal Horticultural Society – Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ profile
- Chicago Botanic Garden – Agapanthus ‘Peter Pan’ plant finder
- UC ANR – Agapanthus spp. safety note
- RHS – How to grow agapanthus (care guidance)
- CTAHR, University of Hawai’i – Lei plants (vase life reference)
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