- Annual 30cm
- Blue flowers
- Good for beds, borders, pathways, rockeries and containers
Description
'Ageratum- Ball Blue' seeds
Ageratum houstonianum
Synonyms: Ageratum mexicanum
- Annual 30cm
- Blue flowers
- Good for beds, borders, pathways, rockeries and containers
Annual growing to 30cm. Compact plants with dark green ovate leaves and small rounded brush-like flowers. Good for beds, borders, pathways and rockeries. Can be grown in containers. Can be used as a cut flower. Fast growing. Easy to grow. Long flowering. Attracts butterflies. Also known as Floss Flower and Bluemink.
Seeds per gram: 4520
Product code: F1-12
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct or raise seedlings |
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Sowing Depth | 1mm |
Season | Spring and summer (anytime in warm climates) |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 25-28°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Half hardy Annual |
Plant Spacing | 30cm |
Plant Height | 30cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 90 days |
*Notes: Keep well watered. To encourage bushy growth pinch out the first buds. Deadhead to prolong flowering. Prefers a sheltered position in full sun.
How To Grow
Shipping
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All orders are dispatched from our warehouse in Knoxfield, Victoria, Australia.
We do not deliver overseas.
Shipping cost is calculated using all the items in your shopping cart and your delivery postcode. The table below outlines the delivery options and costs.
We're taking a break for Christmas. Orders placed will be dispatched from January 6th 2025. Happy Christmas!
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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
Parcel Delivery | Capped rate of $8.99 | ||
Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
BULK seed, garden supplies, tools, or accessories - |
Parcel Delivery |
Capped rate of $8.99 |
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Express Delivery |
Starting from $15.00 (Calculated by weight) |
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Live Plants - | Live plants | Capped rate of $10.00 |
*All orders sent to Western Australia are subject to mandatory inspection and fees by Quarantine WA. These fees are included in all shipping costs above.
**We will replace all orders that are lost or damaged in transit however we will not replace or refund orders simply because they were delivered later than estimated. Full details here.
Ratings & Reviews
A beautiful flower
I love this flower. It doesn't grow that easily in a cold climate but what a beautiful flower. I've bought many more of the seeds this season and hope I have a bit more luck with them. They're just gorgeous.