AGERATUM BLUE HORIZON

AGERATUM BLUE HORIZON (Ageratum Houstonian)

~ Please Note: This listing is a pre-order for live plants and will begin shipping in Spring based on your zone and planting season. 

Spring shipping starts April 15th. At this time, we are not able to ship internationally, to US territories, or the following US states:  AK and HI. ~

Award Winner GARDEN OF MERIT of the Royal Horticultural Society

Blue Horizon, boasting strong stems, is one of the tallest varieties of Ageratum Houstonian.  Blue Horizon is a frost-tender annual so be sure to plant it when all threat of frost has passed.  Ageratum will bloom non-stop from late spring to frost, featuring tight, blue floret clusters.  Makes a long-lasting cut flower for bouquets.  Also known as floss flower or blue mink.

PLANT SIZE:  #162 Plug

HARDINESS ZONES: Annual

LIGHT:  Full Sun.  Ageratum will tolerate part shade in areas with hot summers.

PLANT SPACING: 9 – 12”

PLANT HEIGHT:  20 – 30”

PLANT ATTRIBUTES:

Excellent cut flower.

No pinching needed.

Cut and come again.

No support needed.

Pollinator.

Deer and rabbit resistant.

HARVEST: Harvest when flower spikes are ½ to ¾ open.

Photo courtesy of Ball ColorLink