Floss Flower
Ageratum spp.
Also known as
Mexican Paintbrush
Ageratum houstoanianum0 by [1] (CC-BY-SA-3.0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H2
RHS hardiness
1°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
60cm | Max | |
30cm | Min |
Flowering
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spring
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summer
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autumn
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winter
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Floss Flower Overview
This genus contains 40-60 species of annual or perennial tropical and warm temperate species. Growing on average 15-30cm tall, they spread and form mounds of oppositely arranged oval to lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are small, rounded, fluffy and range in colour from bright shades of purple to more pastel purples, pinks and white. Ageratums make good annual bedding plants and they are also favoured as edging for borders and a big hit with butterflies!
Common problems with Floss Flower
How to propagate Floss Flower
Seed
Propagation is by seeds which are sown outdoors in late spring.
Special features of Floss Flower
Attractive flowers
Attracts butterflies
Attracts bees
Attracts useful insects
Other uses of Floss Flower
Bedding, borders.
Flowers to Sow or Plant Under Cover in March
Sow these seeds and pot up these tubers to get an early start on the year.
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