{"product_id":"agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum","title":"Agapanthus orientalis 'Queen Mum'","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Lily \/ Lily of the Nile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-end=\"340\" data-start=\"317\"\u003eAgapanthus orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Queen Mum’\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Amaryllidaceae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Africa (garden cultivar)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen clump-forming perennial (strappy foliage)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"512\"\u003eAgapanthus orientalis ‘Queen Mum’ is a large, elegant agapanthus cultivar prized for its oversized bi-colour flower heads and bold architectural presence. Perfectly suited to Adelaide’s Mediterranean climate, it forms strong evergreen clumps of glossy strappy foliage and produces tall stems topped with striking white flowers flushed with soft blue at the base, giving the blooms a distinctive two-tone effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1287\" data-start=\"937\"\u003eFlowering mainly through summer, ‘Queen Mum’ is tougher and more vigorous than dwarf forms, handling heat, wind, drought and coastal exposure once established. Its scale and drama make it ideal for feature borders, mass plantings, driveways, and large containers across South Australia, where long-lived structure and low maintenance are key.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7–1.0 m H × 0.6–0.8 m W (foliage); flower stems to 1.2–1.4 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–40 cm per year under good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen, broad glossy mid- to deep-green strappy leaves forming a bold, upright clump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large rounded umbels of white flowers with soft blue bases; produced mainly summer, with occasional late-season repeat flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not fragrant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal Interest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong evergreen structure year-round with dramatic summer floral display\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWildlife Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nectar-rich blooms attract bees and pollinators; dense clumps provide light shelter for beneficial insects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drought tolerant once established; excellent heat and wind tolerance; light–moderate frost hardy; tolerant of coastal conditions (second-line coastal); copes well with reflected heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Density:\u003c\/strong\u003e Borders\/feature planting: 1 per 0.6–0.8 m; Borders\/feature planting: 1 per 0.6–0.8 m; Mass planting: space 60–80 cm apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePet Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally regarded as non-toxic; sap may irritate sensitive skin or pets—discourage chewing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere It Works Best\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade (best flowering in full sun)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained loam, sandy loam or improved clay soils; adaptable to most Adelaide garden soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment: 2 deep soaks\/week for 8–12 weeks. Established: deep soak every 2–3 weeks in summer (weekly in heatwaves); minimal water in winter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove spent flower stems at base after flowering; divide clumps every 3–5 years in late winter or early spring to maintain vigour; apply slow-release fertiliser in early spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–25+ years (long-lived perennial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for temperate and Mediterranean South Australia — Adelaide Plains, Fleurieu Peninsula, Yorke Peninsula, sheltered coastal areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neutral to slightly alkaline; very adaptable if drainage is good\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape \u0026amp; Design Ideas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBold summer feature plant in mixed borders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass planting for strong architectural impact along driveways and verges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge containers for courtyards and alfresco spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with Lomandra, ornamental grasses, Dietes or silver-foliage plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for coastal and modern Mediterranean-style gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You Will Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Queen Mum’ delivers show-stopping summer flowers, evergreen structure and outstanding toughness in Adelaide conditions. Bigger and bolder than standard agapanthus, it’s a long-lived, low-maintenance plant that brings elegance, scale and reliability to South Australian gardens year after year.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adelaide Plant Co","offers":[{"title":"140mm Pot","offer_id":48684846678268,"sku":"AGAP-ORIE-QUEE-MUM-140MM","price":14.49,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0750\/9282\/0220\/files\/agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum-african-lily-of-the-nile-140mm-flower-adelaide-plant-co.png?v=1768626249","url":"https:\/\/adelaideplantco.com.au\/products\/agapanthus-orientalis-queen-mum","provider":"Adelaide Plant Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}