Agapanthus orientalis (PMNO6) QUEEN MUM™

Common Name:
Agapanthus 'Queen Mum'™

Description:
Agapanthus orientalis (PMN06) QUEEN MUM™ is a standout large-flowered variety renowned for its majestic, bicolour blooms and bold garden presence. This clump-forming perennial features tall, sturdy flower stalks bearing impressive umbels of white and blue-violet blooms that create a striking two-tone effect. The flowers rise well above a dense mound of glossy, strap-like green foliage, making it a popular choice for creating structure and drama in garden beds, along driveways, or as a potted feature. Ideal for Melbourne conditions, QUEEN MUM™ is both drought and frost tolerant once established and thrives in full sun to part shade. This cultivar is bred to have a low seed set, reducing its risk of invasiveness. It flowers prolifically through summer and requires minimal upkeep, making it a reliable and long-lasting addition to modern and traditional gardens alike.

Form:
Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding
Ground Cover

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2 metres (including flower spikes)
Width: 60–80 cm

Aspect:
Full Sun
Part Shade

Flowering:
Flowers in Summer

Flower Colour:
White and Blue-Violet (Bicolour)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Drought Tolerant
Coastal Tolerant
Disease Resistant
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Non-invasive cultivar (low seed set)
Low Maintenance
Frost Tolerant (light frost)

Toxicity:
Toxic to pets (dogs and cats) and humans if ingested. Sap may cause skin irritation.

Companion Plants:
Phormium 'Bronze Baby'
Lavandula 'Avonview'
Salvia 'Blue Hills'
Lomandra 'Seascape'
Westringia 'Mundi'