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Organically Grown/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size: ~ 75 seeds
Latin Name: Ageratum houstonianum
Main Uses:Bedding plant, companion plant, naturescape plant
Zone Hardiness:Annual
Exposure:Full sun to part shade
Height:60cm (24 inches)
Flower Color:Deep blue
Flowering Time:Mid-summer – September
Seed Source: Organically grown
Germination:4 -8 days at 24C
Sowing: Indoors4 – 8weeks beforelast frost date.Sowtwo seeds per starter pot or plug cell. Apply Sea Magic from first watering and then from the second set of true leaves to time of transplanting, alternate between Sea Magic and seed-starting fertilizer (such as Evolve) once per week.
Planting Depth:Press lightly into moistened soil (ageratum requires light to germinate).
Spacing: Space transplants 8 – 12 apart, or direct seed in rows.
Planting Out: Plant in well-drained fertile soilafter the local last frost date.
Growing Tips:Once seedlings have several sets of true leaves, pinch tips. to encourage bushiness.
Pruning:Dead-head flowers as they fade to encourage re-blooming.
Harvesting: For cut flowers, cut fresh stems in the morning, before the heat of the day.
Fruiting:N/A
Growing in Containers: Ageratumlooks fabulous in pots 8″ and up.
Fertilizing (Containers): Add approximately 25% quality compost to your potting mix. Apply a bloom-focused organic plant food regularly through the growing season.
Watering (Containers): Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. Check every day or two during very hot weather.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Ageratum adds colour, texture and pollinator-attracting qualities to mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden): Add quality compost to your garden bed before planting.
Watering (Garden): Water young plants daily to get them established, then water only as required.
Garden Companions:
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners: Just be sure to plant out once the soil has warmed and all chance of frost has passed.
Pest/Disease Issues:None.
Suitability for Indoors: Not well-suited for indoors.
What about Grow Lights? Fluorescent T5 grow lights are recommended forstarting the seedlings indoors.
General Indoor Care:N/A
Indoor Container Suggestions:N/A
Winter Fertilizing:N/A
Winter Watering: N/A
