Ageratum: rules for growing an unusual flower
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Ageratum flower is a plant that reminds us of the tropics. Belongs to the Astrov family. To say that this is a popular plant is to say nothing. Recently, it has enjoyed immense popularity due to its extraordinary beauty. But, unfortunately, due to unfavorable weather conditions, due to poor adaptation to temperature changes, the plant is considered an annual. Having collected this beautiful plant, it will be able to delight you with its beauty and wonderful aroma for a long time. Ageratum looks like a bush, has fluffy inflorescences, beautiful leaves that resemble a heart. The ageratum color range can be absolutely any - blue, pink, lavender, white, blue. The height of the plant is different - from 10 to 60 cm. It directly depends on the climate and weather conditions. For example, in its homeland, this plant has more than 60 varieties, and is also a perennial plant.
Ageratum flower: plant photo
Ageratum flower: growing by seed method
Ageratum seeds are usually planted in the second half of March. To do this, take a special container in order to grow seedlings. In order for the plant to grow better, it is best to feed the soil. To do this, you need to prepare a mixture of sand, peat and humus (proportions 1: 1: 1). The seeds of the plant are very small, so they must be carefully sprinkled during planting. Planting, you constantly need to moisten, spray the soil. Gardeners recommend covering the container. Try to keep the temperature around +15 degrees. The film will help create a greenhouse effect that will help the plant thrive. You will be able to notice the first shoots within 7-10 days. Then you can remove the film so that the plant can get stronger and so that at least a few leaves appear. Then the seedlings can be transplanted into separate pots. Since the plant grows quickly, we do not recommend delaying dividing into different pots.
Try to provide your seedlings with the necessary care and attention. Ageratum flower needs good lighting and constant watering. Wait for the moment when the threat of the return of winter frosts has passed. This is approximately the end of May - beginning of June. When the soil warms up, you can safely plant the seedlings in the ground. Unfortunately, ageratum is often sick. If he gets sick with root rot, then there is only one way out - a complete replacement of the soil. In order to prevent disease, you need to often loosen the soil, pick up light soil, and control the amount of watering. Lighting should be moderate. Before planting, the holes should not be fertilized with manure. This will damage the plant very much.
Ageratum flower: plant care
If you want a beautiful and healthy plant. Do not let the soil dry out, remove weeds in time and do not forget to loosen the soil. For top dressing (preferably once a week), use products special for this plant. With proper care, the plant can bloom until the winter frosts.
Varieties
Ageratum flower is very well suited for flower beds, flower beds, lawns. As we said earlier, there are a lot of Ageratum varieties, but because of our climate, not everyone will be able to get accustomed to climatic conditions. For your site, you can choose the following: A. raspberry, A. blue mink, A. blue muff, A. blue, A. white, A. blue lagoon and many others. You can choose any of these types. Any of them will rightfully make your garden plot extraordinarily beautiful.
Ageratum flower: plant photo
Ageratum flower: photo
