- Annual 50cm
- Deep blue to purple flowers
- Tall stems ideal for cutting
Description
'Ageratum- Market Growers Blue' seeds
Ageratum houstonianum
Synonyms: Ageratum mexicanum
- Annual 50cm
- Deep blue to purple flowers
- Tall stems ideal for cutting
Annual growing to 50cm. Plants have dark green ovate leaves and small rounded brush-like flowers on tall stems that are ideal for cutting. Flowers are an intense blue to purple colour. Good for beds, borders, pathways and rockeries. Can be grown in containers. Fast and easy to grow from seed, with a long flowering period. Attracts butterflies. Also known as Floss Flower, Bluemink and Mexican Paintbrush.
Seeds per gram: 7500
Product code: A6-19
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 | 50cm |
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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Small seed packets ONLY - | Economy Delivery | $3.00 or FREE on orders over $25 | $5 |
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Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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Ratings & Reviews
Ageratum- Market Growers Blue
Easy to germinate and very long flowering. Mine have flowered for 6 months continuously. An outstanding performer. the colour was more lilac than blue for me. i highly recommend.