Ageratum houstonianum 'Red Sea' / 'Red Flint'

  • Product number: 501850
  • Origin: Mexico, Central America
  • Latin: Ageratum houstonianum

A vibrant purple-red color on sturdy 60 cm long stems. This flower exudes determination... which is also evident in its exceptionally long vase life: 3 weeks is not uncommon!

Names:
Latin: Ageratum houstonianum
Dutch: Leverbalsem
Also: Mexicaantjes
English: Floss Flower

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Sowing method: February to May in a propagator in a warm place. Flowering period: July-September

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Sowing/planting time:

  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May

Harvesting time:

  • July
  • August
  • September

Soil type:

  • All soil types

Cultivation location:

  • Indoors

Position:

  • Sun
  • Partial shade
  • Flower colour: Purple-red
  • Origin: Mexico, Central America
  • Average growth height: 30 to 60 cm
  • Annual or perennial: Annual
  • Attractive to insects: Butterflies
  • Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
  • Ease of cultivation: Easy
  • Latin: Ageratum houstonianum
  • Dutch: Liver balm
  • Also known as: Mexicans
  • English: Floss Flower
  • All year round

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