Agapanthus Ever Midnight™

‘SDB002’, sold as Ever Midnight™, is a compact Agapanthus hybrid with dark blue funnel-shaped flowers held in dense umbels above broad green leaves. The named selection is valued for abundant flowering and rebloom; its compact proportions suit containers, front-of-border plantings, and cut-flower use. ## Cultivar and seasonal interest The [breeder's patent](https://patents.justia.com/patent/PP30164) describes dark blue umbels and a compact habit. [Sunset Western Garden Collection](https://sunsetplantcollection.com/the-collection/plant/ever-midnight/) markets the cultivar as Ever Midnight™, listing 12–15 inches in height and spread, spring-to-fall flowering, and USDA zones 8b–10. It identifies the plant as evergreen; the patent describes semi-deciduous foliage as climate dependent, so leaf retention should be expected to vary with winter conditions. The U.S. patent is PP30164, granted January 29, 2019; this is the grant date. ## Siting Plant in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. The [University of Florida IFAS Agapanthus guide](https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/FP018) notes that agapanthus blooms best in full sun, with some afternoon shade useful in hotter regions; moist, well-drained soil supports growth, while excessive water and fertilizer can reduce flowering. ## Maintenance Keep evenly watered while establishing, then allow the soil to drain between waterings. The collection reports low water needs after establishment and says pruning is not needed; remove faded flower stalks only if you want to tidy the clump.