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Ageratum houstonianum Blue Horizon

Ageratum houstonianum Blue Horizon

This striking annual plant distinguishes itself by its large, soft blue flower heads, vigorous growth, and exceptionally high flowering productivity. Thanks to innovative breeding as the first F1 triploid Ageratum for cut flower cultivation, 'Blue Horizon' offers clear added value for growers

Unit

seed
Graduated prices
From 250 seeds for 0,020 per seed
From 1000 seeds for 0,017 per seed
From 2500 seeds for 0,015 per seed
Total amount (seed)
Total incl. VAT: 6,05Total (excl. VAT): 5,00

Description

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon' – vigorous cut flower with large blue flowers

Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon' is a special and innovative cultivar within the cut flower range. This striking annual plant distinguishes itself through its large, soft blue flower heads, vigorous growth, and exceptionally high flowering productivity. Thanks to innovative breeding as the first F1 triploid Ageratum for cut flower cultivation, 'Blue Horizon' offers clear added value for growers, florists, and enthusiasts of unique garden flowers.

With its long, sturdy stems and richly branched growth habit, this Ageratum is ideal for professional use as a cut flower, but is also excellently suited for borders, cutting gardens, and floral arrangements.

Unique F1 triploid breeding

What makes Ageratum houstonianum 'Blue Horizon' truly special is the triploid breeding. Thanks to this modern genetic technique, the plant produces significantly larger flowers than traditional Ageratum varieties. The flower heads have an airy, almost cloud-like appearance in a beautiful blue-lilac color, which instantly adds atmosphere to bouquets and garden plantings.

In addition, the triploid trait ensures very vigorous growth. The plants develop quickly and uniformly, resulting in reliable cultivation with high-quality flowers. This makes 'Blue Horizon' an excellent choice for commercial cut flower growers seeking yield, uniformity, and ornamental value.

Strong stems and profusely flowering plant

This Ageratum grows tall with strong, sturdy stems that are excellently suited for cut flower cultivation. The plant forms many branches, resulting in a large quantity of flowers being produced throughout the season. Thanks to this high flower productivity, growers can count on a long harvest period and an excellent yield per plant.

Moreover, the flowers attract butterflies and bees, making 'Blue Horizon' not only decorative but also contributing to biodiversity in the garden.

Ideal for cut flowers and bouquets

The airy flowers of Ageratum 'Blue Horizon' combine beautifully with other summer flowers such as zinnias, cosmos, dahlias, and ornamental grasses. Due to its long vase life and sturdy flower stems, this cultivar is very popular in floristry.

The soft blue color forms a beautiful contrast in colorful bouquets and gives floral arrangements a romantic and natural look. This plant also comes into its own perfectly in field bouquets or cutting gardens.

Easy to grow

In addition to its ornamental value, Ageratum houstonianum Blue Horizon is easy to produce. The plant grows vigorously, develops uniformly, and performs well under various conditions. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. Regular harvesting stimulates the production of new flowers, allowing the plant to continue flowering late into the season.

Due to the combination of strong growth, high production, and large flowers, this cultivar is particularly interesting for professional growers, but also for hobby gardeners looking for a striking and profusely flowering summer plant.

Key features of Ageratum 'Blue Horizon'

  • First F1 triploid Ageratum for cut flower cultivation
  • Large blue-lilac flowers
  • Strong, sturdy and long handles
  • Very profusely flowering with high flower productivity
  • Strong and uniform growth
  • Ideal as a cut flower and for bouquets
  • Suitable for borders and cutting gardens
  • Attracts bees and butterflies
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Height

75 cm.

Article number

A-055

Number of seeds per gram

About 6,000

Tips for sowing

Light germinator, germination temp. 18-20°C.

Delivered as

Normal seed.

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