Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture'

Mexican Ageratum

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Common Name: 

Mexican Ageratum

Plant Type: 

Flower color: 

Foliage color: 

Green

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Water (From 0 to 5): 

Maximum temperature: 

40°C

Minimum temperature: 

15°C

Maximum height: 

50 cm

Maximum width: 

30 cm

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Description

An exceptional long-stemmed mix for your summer cutting garden. Bushy plants soften the mid-border with cushions of pink, lavender, purple, white, and blue. Ht: 20".

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Blooming

Flowers will bloom in summer and can be blue, lavender, lilac, mauve, pink or white.

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Growth

Germination should occur within two or three days. Ageratums will grow to be about 6-8 in. tall with an 8-10 in. spread.

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Planting

Plant seeds 8 inches apart. Planting medium should be disease-free and have a pH of between 5.5 and 5.8. They do best in full sun, but can be grown in 50% sun to prevent drying or browning in particularly warm, dry areas.

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Pest

Ageratums are susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and whiteflies.

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Interesting facts

Ageratums, are low-growing and have attractive flowers, and thus do well as edging in landscaping.

Mexican Ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum 'Timeless Mixture') - Soil and irrigation

Ageratums require rich, moist soil that is well-draining and slightly acidic. During the first week, water the plant daily. After that, water plant when needed.

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