How to prune agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus

Late summer to early autumn after flowering; late autumn for foliage cutback. Remove spent scapes at the base with clean secateurs. Once foliage yellows and dies naturally in autumn, cut to around 5 cm above ground. Mulch the crown where winters are harsh.

Annually. Agapanthus inapertus subsp. pendulus, known for its pendulous dark tubular flowers, needs minimal pruning. Cut spent flower stems to the base once blooms drop. It is deciduous, so cut back yellowed foliage to near crown level in late autumn. Avoid disturbing established clumps unnecessarily — division reduces flowering for a season or two.

Remove spent scapes at the base with clean secateurs. Once foliage yellows and dies naturally in autumn, cut to around 5 cm above ground. Mulch the crown where winters are harsh.