AGERATUM

in flowers •  6 years ago 

Ageratum is seen everywhere during the summer months. The compact plants and the neat powder-puff flowers cover bare patches in borders, edge formal beds and brighten up window boxes. This popularity is largely due to the free-flowering habit and the long flowering season. The display will last until the frosts arrive if you dead-head regularly and water copiously in dry weather.

VARIETIES: The blue and mauve varieties of A. houstonianum are the most popular. There is ‘Blue Mink’ (azure-blue), ‘Blue Angel’ (lilac-blue) and ‘Blue Blazer’ (deep blue). The 11/2 ft

‘Blue Bouquet’ is the giant, and the non-blues include ‘Summer Snow’ (white) and ‘Falry Pink' (rose).

SITE & SOIL: Any reasonable garden soil will do thrives in sun ‘ or light shade. Dislikes windy, exposed sites.

PLANT DETAILS: Height 8 in. Spacing 8 in. Flowering period June-October.

PROPAGATION: Follow the Half Hardy Annual technique (page 82). Plant out when the danger of frost is past.

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