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A member of the ageratum family, this is a reseeding annual with pompom flowers in blue just like the bedding plants you buy at nurseries, but with a much taller growing habit and grown from seeds. Tall, upright, sturdy stems. Tight blue flower clusters. Use as a classic filler for mixed bouquets or plant to attract bees and butterflies to your garden. Ageratum is also known as flossflower or blue mink. Can grow in the Mediterranean, desert, subtropical, temperate or tropic climate and growing in hardiness zone 3+. Ageratum is deer and rabbit resistant.

How to grow Ageratum Blue planet growing and care: Rich soil, well-drained soil, moist soil

What is the best way to start growing? Plant / Seedling / Seed

Difficulties or problems when growing: Invasive

When is the best time to plant? Spring

Pests and diseases: Aphids, spider mites

Pruning season: All growing season

How to prune: Dead leaves and flower

Size of the plant: 60-80 cm, 24-32 inches

Growth speed in optimal condition: Fast growing / Medium growing

Water requirement: Average amount of water

Light conditions in optimal condition for growing: Full Sun / Half shade

Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant? No

Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers: Yes

Bloom season? Summer / Autumn