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Ageratum houstonianum Blue Danube F1
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Ageratum houstonianum Blue Danube F1
Half-hardy Annual
- Flowers: Summer. Remove spent blooms.
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well drained
- Height: 8 inches
- Germination: Easy
- Aftercare: Easy
- Ideal for: Bedding, Border, Edging
Description
Lavender blue. One of the best for uniformity, earliness and all round performance.
Sowing Instructions
| Sowing time: | February to March. |
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Sow in trays, pots, etc of good seed compost in a propagator or warm place to maintain an optimum temperature of 70-75F (20-25C). Surface sow and just cover with vermiculite. Do not exclude light. Germination usually takes 7-21 days.
Growing Instructions
Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle. Harden off and plant out when all risk of frost has passed 30cm (12in) apart, in full sun.
Aftercare Instructions
Prefers a moist, well drained soil.