Planet Hardin

Monday, November 3, 2014

Nursery

   Gardening refreshes me every morning. I go to tend them watching, cultivating, and watering. I am happy to see them grow.

    They also help me to get closer again with my parents who have also a hobby in gardening.

   I thank God most of all for every discoveries, lessons, grace in growing, and undeserved blessings a plant brought for humans.


Good for terrariums

Hoping for a 1.6cm lettuce to really grow.


ornamental plants

Blue Mink

Friday, October 10, 2014

Ageratum Blue Mink

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Mink' Floss Flower

Ideal For: patio, wildlife gardens

Flowering Period: July, August, September

Sowing Months: February, March, April

Position: full sun

This relatively old variety of flossflower remains popular for good reason. The compact, uniform plants bear large, fluffy, powder-blue flowers. With a vigorous, open habit, Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Mink' is perfect for adding texture and colour to bedding, borders and containers. Try growing ageratum in wildlife gardens where they will attract butterflies to their blooms. Height: 30cm (12”). Spread: 30cm (12”).

How to Plant Ageratum

Ageratum plants may be started from seed when the soil has warmed outside. Cover seeds lightly, as seeds of ageratum plants need sunlight to germinate. For an early start to blooms of the ageratum flower, start seeds indoors eight to 10 weeks before planting in the spring garden.

Caring for Ageratums

An annual and sometimes perennial flower, the ageratum flower blooms from spring until fall when receiving proper care. Caring for ageratums includes regular watering until the plant is established. Use warm water to irrigate the plant for a bounty of blue blooms.
You should also deadhead spent blooms as needed to encourage more flowers.
Growing and caring for ageratums is simple. Stick with the popular blue blooms of the ageratum, deadhead as needed and enjoy the simple blue flower in your garden this year.

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I will be posting soon the growing blue mink in our garden :)