Blue Horizon
Pelleted (F1) Ageratum Seed
Product ID: 1010P
Tall, upright, sturdy stems.
Very similar to Tall Blue Planet. This classic filler adds texture and interest to bouquets and also attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. The tight blue flower clusters are 1 1/2-3" across and are long-lasting for bouquets. Ageratum is also known as flossflower or blue mink. NOTE: Seed is coated with a non-NOP compliant pellet. Certified-organic growers, please check suitability with your certifier. Pelleted seeds. Ht. 24-30". Avg. 13,900 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Johnny's Recommended Substitute
Tall, upright, sturdy stems for a classic filler flower.
Tall, upright, sturdy stems for a classic filler flower.
DAYS TO GERMINATION:7-10 days at 75-80°F (24-27°C).
SOWING:Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Do not cover seed as light aids germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. No pinching or support is needed. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun. Ageratum will tolerate part shade where summers are hot.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Fertile soil with good drainage, and a pH of 5.0-6.0.
PLANT SPACING:9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
HARVEST:Fresh: Harvest when flower spikes 3/4 open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang. May be air-dried, but the flower color often fades.
USES:Cut flower or dried flower. Back of beds, borders, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Ageratum houstonianum
ALTERNATE NAMES:Flossflower, blue mink
SOWING:Transplant (recommended): Sow 6-8 weeks before the last frost. Do not cover seed as light aids germination. Bottom water or mist to avoid covering seed with displaced soil. Transplant to cell packs or larger containers when the first true leaves appear. Harden off and transplant after the danger of frost has passed. No pinching or support is needed. Direct seeding is not recommended.
LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun. Ageratum will tolerate part shade where summers are hot.
SOIL REQUIREMENTS:Fertile soil with good drainage, and a pH of 5.0-6.0.
PLANT SPACING:9-12".
HARDINESS ZONES:Annual.
HARVEST:Fresh: Harvest when flower spikes 3/4 open. Dried: Harvest when flowers are completely open; hang. May be air-dried, but the flower color often fades.
USES:Cut flower or dried flower. Back of beds, borders, and mass plantings.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:Ageratum houstonianum
ALTERNATE NAMES:Flossflower, blue mink
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Quick Facts
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Latin Name
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Ageratum houstonianum
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Days To Maturity
Average number of days from seeding date to harvest, within a specific crop group. If a transplanted crop: average number of days from transplant date. Not sure if crop is direct-seeded or transplanted? Check the Growing Information box for details. If crop can be both direct-seeded or transplanted, days to maturity refers to direct seeding. Days to maturity for all flowers and herbs is calculated from seeding date. -
80 - 100 Days
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Life Cycle
Plants can be Annuals (single growing season), Perennials (grow year after year), Tender Perennials (grow year after year in warmer climates; and in some cases when given special protection in colder climates), or Biennials (require two years to mature). -
Annual
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Hybrid Status
Hybrid: The offspring of a cross between two or more distinct parent lines, usually of same species, and selected for improved traits.
Open-pollinated: A non-hybrid variety that can reproduce itself in kind, demonstrating relatively stable traits from one generation to the next. -
Hybrid (F1)
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Product Features
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Use for Cut Flowers and Bouquets
- Variety good for fresh cut-flower displays.
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Ideal for Drying and Crafts
- Variety is excellent for creating dried flowers.
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Grows Well in Containers
- Variety does well when grown in a container.
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Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Variety attracts and supports pollinators and/or insects that prey on garden pests.
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