![]() They are weather-resistant and thrive in bright full sun. These vegetative Ageratums are more uniform and flower more consistently than seed grown varieties. Artist 'Blue' & Artist 'Purple' will work extremely well in containers, mixed baskets and in the landscape. These strong performing Ageratums have a great growth habit that produces mounds of soft blue or deep violet-purple flowers. Its compact form and long flowering period, make it ideal for using at the front of borders, in bedding schemes and in. Proven Winners brings a new vegetative line of Ageratum. A compact, clump-forming, half-hardy annual growing to 20cm (8in) high and wide, with mid-green ovate leaves and clusters of fluffy light blue-purple flowers from late spring through to autumn. This tall ageratum branches without being pinched back and flowers prolifically. They will flush back into bloom in a week or so.Īn application of fertilizer or compost on garden beds and regular fertilization of plants in pots will help ensure the best possible performance. Blue Planet Ageratum Seeds 1402 (8 reviews) Read Reviews Write a Review Availability: In Stock Long-lasting blooms like tiny explosions are out of this world in gardens or containers, and especially planted in mass. However, if the plants do become ratty or start to overgrow their location you can trim that back at any time. The plants shouldn't need much, if any, maintenance. Old flowers should quickly become buried under new flowers so the plant always looks fresh and never look old. They are good in pots or in the landscape. The Dallas Arboretum has used Artist ageratum for years in very prominent locations with great success. Unlike most Ageratum the Artist series will bloom through the summer in hot climates. Most other Ageratum will need deadheading. Plants will "bury their dead" (new flowers will quickly cover old flowers) so no deadheading is necessary. Back of beds, borders, and mass plantings.Deadheading not necessary for continuous bloom. Artist® Blue Ageratum hybrid Agsantis USPP 15,289, Can 2,050. May be air-dried, but the flower color often fades. Artist Blue & Artist Purple will work extremely well in containers, mixed baskets and in the landscape. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open hang. HARVEST:Fresh: Harvest when flower spikes 3/4 open. ![]() ![]() SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Fertile soil with good drainage, and a pH of 5.0-6.0. ![]() Ageratum will tolerate part shade where summers are hot. Harden off and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Accents well with bright white flowers in the garden bed or in bouquets. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed with displaced soil. Long-lasting blooms like tiny explosions are out of this world in gardens or containers, and especially planted in mass. Do not cover seed as light aids germination. SOWING:Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Ageratum is also known as flossflower or blue mink. Use as a classic filler for mixed bouquets or plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden.
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