Mr Fothergill’s Ageratum Blue Mink Seeds

Description

Mr Fothergills Ageratum Blue Mink Seeds produce compact, low-growing plants covered in soft Wedgwood blue double flowers all summer long. This easy-to-grow half hardy annual is perfect for edging paths, filling bedding schemes and brightening patio containers.

Key Features

• Soft blue double blooms Long-lasting Wedgwood blue flowers
• Compact, low-growing habit Ideal for edging and ground cover
• Flowers the same year as sown Quick and reliable summer colour
• RHS Plants for Pollinators Attractive to bees and butterflies
• Perfect for containers and bedding Versatile and easy to grow

Product Description

Mr Fothergills Ageratum Blue Mink (A. houstonianum) is a charming and dependable half hardy annual that produces masses of dainty, fluffy double flowers in a beautiful shade of blue. Growing to around 25cm (10in) tall, these neat, rounded plants form a dense carpet of colour, making them ideal for edging pathways, island beds and the front of borders.

Flowering from June to October, Blue Mink retains its vibrant colour throughout the season, living up to its name derived from the Greek meaning without ageing. Easy to raise from seed, it flowers in the same year as sowing and thrives in full sun. It also performs exceptionally well in patio containers and bedding schemes, where its compact growth and prolonged flowering provide reliable impact.

Recognised as part of the RHS Plants for Pollinators range, Ageratum Blue Mink helps attract bees and butterflies, supporting wildlife while enhancing your garden display.

Specifications

• Product Name: Mr Fothergills Ageratum Blue Mink Seeds
• Botanical Name: A. houstonianum (Compositae)
• Seed Count: Approx. 1000 seeds
• Plant Type: Half Hardy Annual
• Genus: Annuals/Bedding
• Habit: Dwarf, ground cover
• Plant Height: 25cm (10in)
• Colour: Blue
• Position: Full Sun
• Suitable For: Bedding, edging and containers
• Attractive To: Bees and butterflies
• Sow Indoors: February April
• Flowers: June October

Care & Growing Tips

• Sow indoors from February to April in warmth and good light
• Transplant outdoors after the risk of frost has passed
• Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position
• Water regularly during dry spells
• Deadhead lightly to maintain a tidy appearance and prolong flowering

Create neat borders and vibrant bedding displays with Mr Fothergills Ageratum Blue Mink Seeds an easy, long-flowering annual that delivers dependable blue colour all summer.