African lily 'Queen Mother' Agapanthus 'Queen Mother'

African lily 'Queen Mother'

ABOUT

'Queen Mother' is a clump-forming perennial producing upright stems to 85cm tall in summer bearing rounded heads of deep blue flowers

Plant Info
Care
Common Problems

About this plant

  • memoNames

    • Family

      Agapanthaceae

    • Common names

      Agapanthus 'Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother', Agapanthus 'Queen Elizabeth'

  • infoCharacteristics

    • Foliage type

      Deciduous

    • Height

      0.5-1 metres

    • Spread

      0.1-0.5 metres

    • Hardiness zones

      H4

  • sunLight

    Full Sun

  • scissorsPruning

    In late autumn, remove any remaining leaves; seedheads can be left for winter interest

  • bambooSoil

    SoilChalk, Loam, Sand

  • pinSuitable locations

    • Hardiness zone

      Cut Flowers Flower borders and beds Wall-side Borders Coastal Cottage & Informal Garden Patio & Container Plants

  • sproutPropogation

    • Propagate by division every three to four years in spring

  • insectPests

    Generally pest-free but watch out for agapanthus gall midge

  • microbeDiseases

    A virus disease may be a problem