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Agapanthus Queen Mum

Agapanthus Queen Mum
African Lily, Lily of the Nile

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Very lovely agapanthus, it remained quite small, I was quite surprised by its pruning but it flowered despite the tough and clayey soil of my region.

Sophie, 25/09/2022

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The Agapanthus Queen Mum is a rare variety with bicolour flowers featuring blue and white petals.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
1 m
Spread at maturity
50 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Flowering time June to August
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Description

 

 

Agapanthus, also known as Agapanthus 'Queen Mum', has a long blooming period from June to August. It produces large umbels of trumpet-shaped flowers with a unique colour: a blue-violet base that fades to pure white at the tip. These flowers make a great addition to any vase and add a fresh feel to your home. The agapanthus foliage is evergreen in mild climates, adding year-round decoration to your garden. 

 

Agapanthus is not very hardy and can withstand temperatures up to -5°C, so it is best to plant it in a large pot on a sunny terrace to ensure abundant blooming. If you choose to plant it in the ground, planting en masse in a warm, perennial flowerbed or border is recommended. It can even be grown alone. Agapanthus is a versatile plant that can thrive in a seaside garden, an English cottage, or an urban garden. 

 

When mature, Agapanthus Queen Mum can reach a height of 1m (3.3 ft) and a width of 50cm (19.7 in). This perennial plant is native to South Africa and is one of the few varieties of agapanthus that bear bicolour flowers.

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Agapanthus Queen Mum (Flowering) Flowering
Agapanthus Queen Mum (Foliage) Foliage

Flowering

Flower colour two-tone
Flowering time June to August
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green

Plant habit

Height at maturity 1 m
Spread at maturity 50 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Agapanthus

Cultivar

Queen Mum

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

African Lily, Lily of the Nile

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The Agapanthus Queen Mum is a plant that thrives in full sun and warm weather. It should be grown in a protected area that faces south and is well-drained in winter. The plant is drought-resistant, but make sure to water it regularly twice a week during the growth period. Avoid watering it while it is dormant. In winter, too much moisture can be harmful to the plant, so mulch the base with a 20 cm (7.9 in) thick layer of leaf mould and cover the plant with a mesh or fleece to protect it from wind damage. Snow can also protect the plant from excess moisture and cold. If the plant is in a pot, bring it indoors for shelter. When planting, make sure to plant it at a depth of 30 cm (11.8 in) in a pot with leaf mould and compost, as its roots are fleshy. Once established, avoid disturbing the Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'. Remove faded leaves in autumn and cut off the faded stems so that the plant does not exhaust itself in producing seeds.

Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, rich, loamy and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded stems so that the plant does not exhaust itself by producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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