{"product_id":"queen-mum-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum","title":"Queen Mum Agapanthus - Agapanthus orientalis 'Queen Mum'","description":"\u003cp\u003eQueen Mum Agapanthus (\u003cem\u003eAgapanthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e 'Queen Mum') is a tall border plant with big, two-tone flowerheads held high on long stems. It grows to about 1.5m high and 1.2m wide, and each flower shades from deep blue at the base to white at the lips. Unlike many agapanthus it rarely sets seed, so it stays where you plant it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-tone flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep blue at the base fading to white at the lips, so every head carries two colours and reads as soft blue and white from across the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e The tall flower stems stand clear of the foliage, which suits the back of a border and also makes good cut flowers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRarely self-seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is well behaved in the garden and does not seed itself around, which keeps it in its place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTough once settled.\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost, humidity and drought tolerant once established, and surprisingly happy in cold or dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy care.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardy and low maintenance, and very happy in containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBack of the border.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 1m apart so the big clumps just meet. Put shorter plants in front to hide the base of the leaves and let the flowers rise above them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContainers.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large pot on a patio or beside steps shows off the tall flowerheads. Queen Mum is very happy in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCottage and cutting gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e The long stems make it a natural for a cottage garden border or a row of cut flowers for the house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Queen Mum Agapanthus in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade. Frost, humidity and drought tolerant once established, it suits subtropical, warm temperate, cool temperate and Mediterranean gardens. In very cold or dry sites it survives but grows less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Well drained soil, mulched, and not too rich in organic matter. Mulch and fertilise lightly at planting, and go easy on the fertiliser afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mulch and water regularly until established, usually around 12 weeks. After that it manages on rainfall in most gardens, though a deep soak in dry summers keeps the flowers coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning and division.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadhead after flowering to promote more blooms through summer and to stop seed forming. Lift and divide the clump when it gets too large. The sap can irritate skin, so wear gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Queen Mum Agapanthus as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly, in 140mm pots in packs of 10 and in 200mm pots in packs of 6. Tubes are the economical way to plant a long border and may need a season or two to reach flowering size. The potted packs give a larger clump to start with.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/agapanthus-its-stunning-blooms-await\"\u003eAgapanthus: choosing, planting and keeping it in flower\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/agapanthus\"\u003eBrowse the full agapanthus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/creating-a-beautiful-cottage-garden-in-australia-insiders-guide\"\u003eHow to create a cottage garden in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flowering-plants\"\u003eMore flowering plants for colour\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow far apart should I plant it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne metre apart for a border of separate clumps. The mature clump spreads to about 1.2m, so neighbouring leaves will touch and the planting reads as a continuous band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it spread through my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clump widens slowly, but Queen Mum rarely sets seed, so it does not scatter seedlings. Deadheading still tidies the plant and encourages more flowers. Divide the clump when it gets too big.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Agapanthus is mildly toxic if eaten, and the sap can irritate skin. Keep it away from pets and children who chew plants, and wear gloves when dividing clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":67787162059071,"sku":"AGA-ORI-QUEENM-tube","price":21.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"140mm (Pack of 10)","offer_id":67787162091839,"sku":"AGA-ORI-QUEENM-140MM-P10","price":196.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"200mm (Pack of 6)","offer_id":67787162124607,"sku":"AGA-ORI-QUEENM-200MM-P6","price":252.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/queen-mum-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum.jpg?v=1792149184","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/queen-mum-agapanthus-agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}