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Ageratum Mexican flower: planting, outdoor care
The unpretentious ageratum flower is a biological relative of calendula, marigolds and snapdragons. The tropical visitor looks like little lush asters. It looks noble and is used to form dense “flower carpets” in flower beds.
Planting ageratum mexican
Ageratum bushes grow up to 50-60 cm. Small flowers of white, blue, pink, pale lilac are collected in baskets. After the buds have flowered, an achene is formed – a small fruit with thousands of small seeds.
Ageratum flower is afraid of frost
It is the seed planting method that is convenient for breeding ageratum. Since March, the seed is germinated in boxes with a peat mixture or soil mixed with sand and humus. Containers should be covered with foil, ventilated daily and watered periodically to keep the ground moist.
Dive seedlings 2-3 weeks before planting – transplant each flower into a separate glass. Schedule a landing for May. Since ageratum does not tolerate cold, in the morning there should be a stable above zero temperature. For acclimatization, you can take the seedlings outside and hold them there for 1,5-2 weeks.
Landing is simple:
- Dig the soil, level the loose layer.
- Make planting holes at a distance of 15 cm. Depth – by the size of the cups.
- Transfer the plants along with the earthy clod, lightly tamp the earth at the roots.
- Water.
Choose a place for delicate flowers that is sunny and not blown by the wind. In the shade, the bushes will begin to stretch upward, and you will get an ugly, too loose hat.
Outdoor care for ageratum after planting
The first flowers on the bushes will appear 2 months after planting in the ground. In order for the flowering to be lush, the plant must be properly looked after.
- Feed with mineral fertilizers every 3 weeks. You can do mullein infusion for feeding. Do not use fresh manure: Ageratum does not like it.
- Water abundantly as the soil dries, but do not overfill the roots or they will rot.
- After watering, remove weeds, remove faded buds.
- Be sure to cut the extended stems, leaving 2-3 internodes. From this, the bush will become more magnificent, it will bloom more abundantly.
With the first frost, the flower will die. If you want to extend its life a little, transplant the strongest, most beautiful plants into pots and keep them at home. In March, you can cut off the stems with buds and root, and at the end of May again plant on the site.
Ageratum Mexican is a thermophilic annual plant. Easy planting and effortless maintenance make it popular with gardeners.