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petiolate ageratum

Ageratum petiolatum

Genus: Ageratum
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A compact, bushy perennial to 60cm tall with small, ovate leaves and from summer into early autumn, dense clusters of fluffy pale lilac-blue flowers on upright, branching stems

Growing Information

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H2

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

AcidAlkaline

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Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

East FacingWest Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in any fertile soil with good drainage

Pruning

None required but can be cut back hard in spring to maintain a good shape

Propagation

Propagate by seed or from softwood cuttings

Pests

Generally trouble free

Diseases

Generally trouble free

Garden Uses

Uses

Cottage InformalGround CoverPatio Container

Planting Places

OutdoorConservatory

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumn

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.5-1 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years