Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid'
Flossflower
Photo of Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid' - Flossflower
No photo for the moment for Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid' - Flossflower
Please note: You must be the owner of the posted photo and it must not be copyrighted.
Things You Must Knows cannot be held responsible for photos posted in violation of this rule
Common Name:
Foliage color:
GreenSun (From 0 to 5):
Water (From 0 to 5):
Maximum temperature:
Minimum temperature:
Maximum height:
Maximum width:
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Description
Compact, well branched plants with solver flowers bloom early. Excellent for borders, edgings, window boxes, rock gardens and pots. Makes fine edging for other bedding plants. Removing faded flower heads lengthens the display. Annual. Ht. 12".
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Blooming
Flowers will bloom in summer and can be blue, lavender, lilac, mauve, pink or white.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Growth
Germination should occur within two or three days. Ageratums will grow to be about 6-8 in. tall with an 8-10 in. spread.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Planting
Plant seeds 8 inches apart. Planting medium should be disease-free and have a pH of between 5.5 and 5.8. They do best in full sun, but can be grown in 50% sun to prevent drying or browning in particularly warm, dry areas.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Pest
Ageratums are susceptible to slugs, snails, aphids and whiteflies.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Interesting facts
Ageratums, are low-growing and have attractive flowers, and thus do well as edging in landscaping.
Flossflower (Ageratum houstonianum 'Silver Pearl Hybrid') - Soil and irrigation
Ageratums require rich, moist soil that is well-draining and slightly acidic. During the first week, water the plant daily. After that, water plant when needed.
