Product Description:
Ageratum is a charming, compact flowering plant known for its fluffy, pom-pom like blooms, most commonly in shades of blue, lavender, white, and pink. It’s ideal for borders, flower beds, containers, and pollinator gardens.
✅ Key Features of Ageratum
Feature | Details |
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🌼 Botanical Name | Ageratum houstonianum |
🌸 Common Names | Floss Flower, Blue Mink |
🌈 Flower Colors | Blue, violet, white, pink |
📏 Plant Height | 6–24 inches (15–60 cm), depending on variety |
🌿 Growth Habit | Bushy, compact annual (some are perennial in warm climates) |
☀️ Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
🐝 Attracts | Butterflies and pollinators |
⏱️ Days to Bloom | 60–80 days from sowing |
🌱 How to Grow Ageratum from Seeds
🔹 1. When to Sow
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Warm climates (India): Start in early spring to monsoon (Feb–June)
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Cooler climates: After the last frost
🔹 2. Sowing Method
Step | Instructions |
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Seed Type | Very small and fine |
Sowing | Surface-sow – do not cover with soil; just press lightly |
Medium | Well-drained seed starting mix or cocopeat |
Germination | 5–10 days (Keep moist, warm, indirect light) |
Transplanting | After 4–6 weeks or when 2–3 true leaves appear |
Spacing | 6–12 inches apart depending on variety |
🌿 Care Instructions
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🌞 Sun: Needs 4–6 hours of sun daily
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💧 Water: Moderate; keep soil moist but not soggy
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🌱 Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
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✂️ Maintenance: Deadhead faded flowers to encourage more blooms
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🐛 Pests: Watch for aphids or whiteflies; neem oil spray helps
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