AGERATUM Blue Mink

This splendid dwarf plant produces clusters of Wedgewood blue flowers which provide a pronounced pincushion effect. Extremely versatile it is ideal for bedding displays or a potted plant. Half-hardy annual that flowers in the same year.

To Sow & Grow:

Sow indoors, a warm kitchen windowsill is all you need for starting these seeds. Sow 0.5cm (1/4) deep, in trays of compost. Water well and place in a warm position . A temperature of 20-25c (68-77F) is ideal. Keep moist. Seedlings usually appear in 10-21 days. Transplant seedlings 5cm (2) apart to other trays when large enough to handle. (Always handle by leaf, never by the stem.) Grow on in cooler, but not cold conditions. Gradually accustom young plants to outside conditions (avoid frosts), Before planting out 15cm (6) apart, when frosts are over.