Growing Non-GMO Blue Horizon Ageratum Flower Seeds

Plant 3-4 seeds outdoors directly into the prepared garden soil according to the spacing suggested. Ageratum flower seeds sown directly after the frost will exhibit a shorter blooming period. Water in the seeds with a mister. To ensure blooms, begin the seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the frost date. When the seedlings have at least two true leaves, harden off and then transplant outdoors according to the spacing guidelines provided. For continuous blooms all summer, deadhead regularly and plant successionally every 2 weeks. Blue Horizon Ageratum seeds are not tolerant to drought and require consistently moist soils. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the saturation of foliage. Plants will benefit from afternoon shade in regions with the excessive summer heat.

Blooming can be expected in the first growing season, about 6-8 weeks after germination. Plant in a sunny location with moderate richness in the soil. Blue Horizon does best when fertilized at the time of planting and again in mid-season. If planting outside, be sure to plant on the south end of the garden to avoid having them be left in shadow too often. Add a layer of mulch at the base to protect the roots. Provide plenty of good circulation to prevent disease.

Blue Horizon Ageratum in the Flower Garden

These Blue Horizon Ageratums will happily attract butterflies to beautify and pollinate your garden. Ageratum plants readily find their living in all types of gardens with their fluffy, globe-like blooms. They can effortlessly integrate into cottage, courtyard, city, and courtyard garden styles. Use them as a showy border for your flower garden.

Landscape Use of Blue Horizon Ageratum

They make a wonderful choice for beds, edging, and borders. These low-maintenance flowers are excellent for various landscaping uses but thrive where their adorable pom-poms are readily noticed.

About Blue Horizon Ageratum Garden Seeds

Ageratum is even frequently used as a cut flower. The stems can grow up to 32” long and perform brilliantly as a filler flower in any bouquet, arrangement, or centerpiece. Be sure to cut the stems with a sharp implement and store them in cool to cold water to prolong their vitality after being cut.

Ageratum houstonianum, sometimes called Mexican Paintbrush, is a flower native to Guatemala, Belize, and intermittently throughout Mexico, but has since naturalized to similar tropical regions in surrounding countries. If grown beyond its natural habitat it may spread invasively. It is known to be invasive in Australia, South Africa, and all neighboring countries.

The genus Ageratum is loosely translated from Greek meaning "does not age" in reference to the long-lasting color well into the season.

Blue Horizon Floss Flower is the recipient of the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Meric.

Blue Horizon Ageratum can also be known as Floss Flower, Bluemink, or Blueweed.

Ageratum houstonianum is known to be toxic to grazing animals as well as to humans and is not encouraged for eating. It can cause liver issues if ingested. No problems have been found with handling.

Tips From Our Gardeners

"I love incorporating Blue Horizon Ageratums into moon gardens. The light of the full moon seems to reflect off the feathery globes beautifully."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Blue Horizon Ageratum Seeds Per Package:

• 100 Pelleted Seed Packet
• 500 Pelleted Seeds - Wholesale
• 1,000 Pelleted Seeds - Bulk

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