Growing Non-GMO Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum Flower Seeds

Plant 3-4 seeds outdoors directly into the prepared garden soil 6-10 inches apart at surface-level. Gently press into the soil. Seeds may also be started indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date. Ageratum flower seeds sown directly after the frost will exhibit a shorter blooming period, it is best to directly sow or transplant 1-2 weeks after the last frost date. Water in the seeds with a mister. When the seedlings have at least two true leaves, harden them off and then transplant them outdoors according to the spacing guidelines provided. For continuous blooms all summer, deadhead regularly. Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum seeds are not tolerant to drought and require consistently moist soils, although they do grow well in rock gardens with sufficient water provided. Avoid overhead watering to minimize the saturation of foliage. Plants will benefit from afternoon shade in areas with extreme summer heat.

Blooming can be anticipated in the first growing season, about 2 months after germination. Plant in a sunny location with moderate richness in the soil. Dwarf Blue Mink 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 the shadow of other, taller plants. Add a layer of mulch at the base to protect the roots. Do not plant them too close together in order to provide good air circulation and prevent disease.

Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum in the Flower Garden

These Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratums will happily attract butterflies to beautify and pollinate your garden. Ageratum plants readily find their living in all types of gardens with their lovely pin cushion 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 Dwarf Blue Mink 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 blossoms are readily noticed.

About Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum Garden Seeds

This dwarf variety of ageratum is not a good choice for a cut flower garden but rather as a border or for a smaller planting.

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. If you are worried about it becoming invasive in your area, keep the plants in containers and deadhead the blooms quickly before the seed can develop.

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

Dwarf Blue Mink 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

"Dwarf Ageratums are outstanding for container arrangements and even tabletop displays."

- Lara Wadsworth, True Leaf Market Writer

Dwarf Blue Mink Ageratum Seeds Per Package:

• 250 mg Packet - Wholesale - Approximately 1,760 Seeds
• 0.25 oz - Wholesale - Approximately 50,000 Seeds
• 1 oz - Bulk Seeds - Approximately 200,000 Seeds

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