Overview
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' is a plant with a clump forming habit in the genus Agapanthus, part of the Amaryllidaceae family, with deciduous, evergreen foliage. Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' grows best in full sun, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H4. Suggested uses include borders and containers.
About
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' is a clump-forming cultivar of the Agapanthus genus, which belongs to the Amaryllidaceae family. This plant can be either deciduous or evergreen and thrives best in full sun with a south- or west-facing, sheltered aspect. It prefers moist but well-drained soils, including chalk, loam, and sand, and tolerates a range of pH levels from acid to alkaline. Hardy to UK zone H4, 'Queen Mum' is suitable for growing in borders and containers, with propagation achieved by division every three to four years in spring.
About the genus
Agapanthus is a genus of plants, the only one in the subfamily Agapanthoideae of the family Amaryllidaceae. The subfamily was formerly treated as a separate family, Agapanthaceae. The family is in the monocot order Asparagales.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Agapanthus
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Chalk, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H4
Plant details
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' size, habit and characteristics
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Foliage
- Deciduous, Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Borders, Containers
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'
- Propagation
- Division every 3-4 years in spring
- Pest resistance
- Slugs, Snails, Agapanthus gall midge
- Disease resistance
- Virus diseases
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'?
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' need?
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including chalk, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' hardy in the UK?
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum' has an RHS hardiness rating of H4, meaning it is hardy through an average UK winter, tolerating -10 to -5°C.
How do I propagate Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'?
Division every 3-4 years in spring.
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