Ageratum Seeds - Pink

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Ageratum (Ageratum Mexicanum Pink) - Hundreds of showy cushion-like blooms are on this pink Ageratum. Grown readily from flower seeds, these annuals reach about 12 inches tall and are great for either beds or containers. Start Ageratum seeds and have blooms all summer, and the butterflies will love them!

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Flower Specifications

SEASON

Annual

USDA ZONES

4 - 8

HEIGHT

12 inches

BLOOM SEASON

Summer

BLOOM COLOR

Pink

ENVIRONMENT

Full sun

SOIL TYPE

Moist, well-drained, pH 6.1 - 7.5

DEER RESISTANT

Yes

HOUSE PLANT

Planting Directions

TEMPERATURE

68 - 86F

AVERAGE GERM TIME

7 - 21 days

LIGHT REQUIRED

Yes

DEPTH

Do not cover the seed but press into the soil

SOWING RATE

3 - 4 seeds per plant

MOISTURE

Keep seeds moist until germination

PLANT SPACING

6 - 12 inches

Ageratum (Ageratum Mexicanum Pink) - Hundreds of showy cushion-like blooms are on this pink Ageratum. Grown readily from flower seeds, these annuals reach about 12 inches tall and are great for either beds or containers. Also known as Floss Flower, start these seeds and have blooms all summer, and the butterflies will love them!

Excellent cut flower

These annuals make excellent cut flowers. The more you cut, the more flowers are produced. The bloom has a long vase life and dries well. To dry, cut when bloom is tight and hang indoors out of direct light. Once dried, Ageratums are useful in wreaths and arrangements.

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How to grow

How To Grow Ageratum From Seed: Start the Ageratum flower seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before the end of frost season. Transplant outdoors after danger of frost. For areas with a long growing season, Ageratum seeds can be started directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed after all danger of frost has passed.

Blooms are extraordinarily long-lived, dead heading is necessary to encourage a second flowering, yet infrequent. Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun, in a sheltered site. Water freely in midsummer to prolong flowering.

Sowing Rate: 3 - 4 seeds per plant
Average Germ Time: 7 - 21 days
Keep moist until germination
Attracts bees and butterflies
Depth: Do not cover seed but press into soil

Flower Specifications

Ageratum plants prefer a well-drained soil in full sun. One of the best Floss Flower seeds for uniformity, earliness and all round performance. These summer blooming flowers attract pollinators but keep the deer away!

Height: 12 inches
USDA Zones: 4 - 8
Season: Annual
Deer Resistant: Yes

Common Questions

Can I start ageratum seeds directly into the garden?

Yes, ageratum seeds can be planted indoors or directly into the garden after danger of frost as passed.

How long does it take ageratum to flower?

Typically, ageratum will flower approximately 90 days after sowing seeds.

Do I need to deadhead my ageratum?

Yes, deadhead ageratum flowers regularly during the growing season. Using sharp secateurs or snips cut fading or dead flowers off just above a set of leaves. Removing old flowers regularly will encourage plants to produce more flowers.

Can I encourage my ageratum plants to produce denser flowers?

Yes, pinch out the growing tips of ageratum plants to encourage denser growth with stronger stems and more flowers. Using sharp secateurs or snips remove the top set of leaves, cutting just above a set of lower leaves.

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