Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube'
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Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - Description
Mounds of fluffy, tufted lavender-blue flowers cover uniform, compact plants. Excellent for edgings, borders, rock gardens and containers. Blooms from summer until fall. Height 6".
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - Blooming
Flowers will bloom in summer and can be blue, lavender, lilac, mauve, pink or white.
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - 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.
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - 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.
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - Pest
Ageratums are susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and whiteflies.
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - Interesting facts
Ageratums, are low-growing and have attractive flowers, and thus do well as edging in landscaping.
Floss Flower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube') - 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.
