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AGERATUM (BLUE MINK)

 

 

The Ageratum (Blue Mink) is a half hardy annual and a very unique plant to fill your boarders with large flowers yet a dwarf plant.

 

To grow these plants, sow the seeds between Febuary and April after last frost of the winter preferably. Simply sow seeds on surface of well drained multipurpose compost then cover with fine sprinkling, suggest using a sift. Place under polythene cover or glass in a sunny warm position. Germination will take between 7-21 days. When large enough to handle transplant into trays and grow in cooler conditions until planting out. 

 

Once big enough to plant out, this plant likes well drained soil in a full sun position. This flower will grow to around 23-30cm in height.

 

Ageratum (Blue Mink) annual plant is native to Central America and Mexico.

 

 

 

Key information:

Watering: Water when dry do not keep wet

Sun/Shade: Full sun

Origin: Europe

Propagation: Grow from seed

Temperature: 65F-80F for best results.

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