What is the common name for Agapanthus africanus?

lily-of-the-Nile
Agapanthus africanus, commonly called lily-of-the-Nile, is native to South Africa (not the Nile River as the misleading common name suggests).

How do you care for Queen Mum Agapanthus?

Queen Mum Agapanthus Care Hardy in USDA Zones 8-10, down to 10°F when established. Plant in Full Sun to Part Shade for best results. Water 3-4 times per week during the first growing season. In the second growing season, provide supplementary water in times of extreme heat and drought.

How do you plant a Queen Mum Agapanthus?

Queen Mum Agapanthus Care Plant in full to part sun for best results. Four to six hours of sun each day are optimal for this plant. Grow in well drained average soil. This one can tolerate varying pH levels.

Does agapanthus like full sun?

Grow all agapanthus in well-drained soil in full sun. Avoid planting in shade as they won’t flower much.

Is Queen Mum Agapanthus deciduous?

A beautiful deciduous shrub with striking variegated foliage and masses of showy, early summer flowers. It has graceful, arching stems and spectacular, pale… This low growing perennial bears copious blue flowers in late spring through to early summer above grey-green leaves.

How tall does Agapanthus orientalis Queen Mum get?

The foliage mound, up to 2 ft. tall and wide (60 cm), remains attractive when the plant is not in bloom. Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but this plant usually blooms from early to midsummer.

Where does Agapanthus africanus live in South Africa?

Agapanthus africanus (African lily) is a flowering plant from the genus Agapanthus native to the area of Cape of Good Hope in South Africa.

What kind of flower is a Queen Mum?

Adding a bright color splash to borders and containers, Agapanthus praecox orientalis ‘Queen Mum’ is a particularly pretty African Lily with large, rounded clusters, densely packed with white and violet blue flowers.

When do Agapanthus praecox orientalis start to bloom?

Bloom time is variable, depending on the local climate and water availability, but this plant usually blooms from early to midsummer. Thrives in full sun in fertile, moist and well-drained soil. In a hot climate area, Agapanthus will do better in partial shade.