Timeless Mix Ageratum

Long-lasting, easy-to-grow flowers. The soft, fuzzy flower heads come in a mix of all the ageratum colors—blue and violet, dark and light pinks, and white. Fills in space beautifully in flower beds and borders, works well in containers, and is a perfect addition to a cutting garden. We kept up with cutting them for bouquets, and they bloomed all season for us. Attracts bees, butterflies, and other beneficials. Grows 24-30”.  

25 seeds

PLANTING

Ageratum houstorianum

Annual

Germination: 5-10 days

Germination Temperature: Optimum soil temperatures 70-75ºF

Seed Planting Depth: Sow on the surface and press into soil; seeds need light to germinate

Starting Indoors:  Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Provide 70-75ºF soil temperature. Transplant apart after the last frost, 8-12” apart.  

Sowing Outdoors: We do not recommend starting ageratum seeds outdoors

Growth Habit: Upright branching

Height and Width: 24-30" x 12"

Spacing: 8-12" apart

Light Needs: Full sun to part sun

Soil Needs: Fertile, well-drained

Approximate days to flower from seed: 90-100 days

Uses: Cut flowers, flower beds, containers, deer resistant, attracts pollinators

Care: Water seedlings regularly until established. Amend soil with compost before transplanting. Deadhead to encourage more flower production. Apply a liquid fertilizer every 3-4 weeks or use a time-release fertilizer at planting time. Self-seeds.