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Mexican paintbrush 'Blue Danube' | Plant Finder | Fill My Garden

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Mexican paintbrush 'Blue Danube'

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Danube'

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Genus: Ageratum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

'Blue Danube' is an annual to 20cm, forming a compact mound of oval leaves, with fluffy heads of lavender-blue flowers in summer and autumn

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

AcidAlkaline

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

This genus is ideal edging for bedding schemes, but in addition 'Blue Danube' is compact enough to be grown in a container, bearing weather-resistant flowers on young plants. To prolong flowering, keep soil or growing media moist.

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free

Diseases

Generally disease free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorBog GardenConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Two To Five Years