DescriptionBlue Horizon Ageratum (floss flower) is the first F1 triploid ageratum strain developed for commercial cut-flower production. Plants reach approximately 76 cm (≈30 in) in height with a spread of about 20 cm (≈8 in). As an F1 triploid, Blue Horizon delivers vigorous, well-branched plants with strong stems and larger flowers compared with traditional ageratums, making it suitable for bedding, pot production and cut-flower crops.
Key features- Tall growth habit with strong, sturdy stems and abundant branching
- Very high flower productivity, adapted to commercial cut-flower cultivation
CharacteristicsPlant use: Bedding, cut flower, potted crop
Plant type: Annual
Seed count: 170,000/ounce (≈6,000/gram)
Crop time: Summer 12 weeks; Winter 15 weeks
Stem length: ≈76 cm (≈30 in)
Spacing: 4 x 4 in single stem; 8 x 8 in multi stem
Technical specifications- Plant use: Bedding, cut flower, potted crop
- Plant type: Annual
- Seed count: 170,000/ounce (≈6,000/gram)
- Crop time: Summer 12 weeks; Winter 15 weeks
- Stem length: ≈76 cm (≈30 in)
- Spread: ≈20 cm (≈8 in)
- Growth habit: F1 triploid — vigorous plants with strong stems, abundant branches and larger flowers than traditional ageratum