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Ageratum ‘Red Sea’ is a delicate, tasselled flower in the most wonderful colour. We trialled other ageratums in the garden this year, with this one shining out in a league of its own.
| Genus: | Ageratum |
| Variety | houstonianum ‘Red Sea’ (Flossflower) | Type: | Half-hardy Annual |
| Sowing: | February - May, in pots or trays in greenhouse at 16-18°C. Gradually harden off and plant out from end of May onwards. | Site: | Full Sun or partial shade, tolerant of poor, dry soils. | Height: | 60m (2ft) | Spacing: | Plant 30cm apart. | Hardiness: | Hardy | Care tips: | Deadhead if plants become untidy | Flowers: | ❀ June - October | For the vase: | Sear stem ends in boiling water for 20 secs |
