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Timeless Mix
FlowerAgeratum houstonianum
- Partial sun
- Zones 2–11
- 80 days to maturity
- Flowers
- 8" spacing
- High water
- Annual
Overview
Long-lasting 1-2" flower clusters add texture and interest to mixed bouquets. Mix includes lovely shades of red, pink, blue, and white, which complement any color scheme. Attracts bees and butterflies to the garden. Ideal for beds, containers, and cutting. For continuous blooms from early summer until frost, make 2-3 successive plantings. Ageratum is also known as flossflower.
Planting
Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost, transplant after frost; or direct sow after soil warms (70°F+)
Growing
Sun: partial. Water: high. Soil: Well-drained, average soil; tolerates varied pH. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-14 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Spider mites, whiteflies, aphids. Common diseases: Powdery mildew, root rot (in poorly drained soil).