Ageratum 'Florist Blue' – Intense blue summer bloomer and perfect cut flower with Ageratum houstonianum Florist Blue

The Ageratum 'Florist Blue' is a compact, profusely flowering summer plant that looks great both in the garden and in a vase. With its velvety-soft, deep blue flowers and sturdy stems, this Ageratum is ideal for cut flower production and creates a striking splash of color in borders, window boxes, and cutting gardens, including Ageratum houstonianum Florist Blue.

Intense blue flowers and cultivation-friendly properties

The deep blue flower clusters of Ageratum 'Florist Blue' are a real eye-catcher. They form compact flower clusters that are perfect for field bouquets, modern flower arrangements, and creative flower arrangements. Thanks to their sturdy stems, the flowers remain upright for a long time, making them ideal for long-lasting cut flowers, such as the Ageratum houstonianum Florist Blue.

These intense blue flowers make the plant not only an elegant addition to the border, but also a valuable plant for flower arranging and cutting gardens, where colour and sustainability are key.

Long flowering and easy to maintain

The Ageratum 'Florist Blue' blooms profusely and continuously from June to September. Its compact, robust growth habit makes it low-maintenance and suitable for a variety of garden settings. Thanks to its cultivation-friendly characteristics, the plant is easy to care for, tolerant of various weather conditions, and adapts well to both full sun and light partial shade.

Regularly removing spent flowers encourages flowering and keeps the plant lush and attractive throughout the season. This low-maintenance nature makes the Ageratum 'Florist Blue' suitable for both novice and experienced gardeners looking for quick results and long-lasting blooms.

Ideal for borders, cutting gardens and cut flowers

Thanks to its compact height and sturdy stems, Ageratum 'Florist Blue' is versatile:

• Borders and flowerbeds, where the deep blue colour provides a striking accent

• Pick-your-own gardens, ideal for harvesting flowers for bouquets

• Containers and pots, for a colorful effect on a balcony, terrace or patio

The intense blue flowers can also be combined with other summer bloomers such as petunias, verbenas or Ageratum Blue Mink, creating a dynamic colour palette that blooms continuously throughout the summer.

Bee and butterfly friendly

Although this Ageratum is primarily grown for its ornamental value and cut flowers, it also attracts bees and butterflies with its abundant blooms. This contributes to biodiversity in the garden and creates a vibrant and ecologically sound border.

Care and cultivation advice

For optimal growth and flowering:

• Location: Sun to partial shade for maximum flower production

• Soil: Well-drained, moderately nutritious soil

• Water: Water regularly, especially in warm weather

• Pruning: Remove wilted flowers regularly to encourage new flowering.

• Fertilization: Light fertilizer in spring promotes lush flowering.

This simple care keeps the plant compact, profusely flowering and attractive for a long time, both in the garden and in a vase.

Summary of features

• Latin name: Ageratum 'Florist Blue'

• Dutch name: Blue Ageratum

• Flower colour: Intense blue, velvety

• Flowering period: June – September

• Height: 20–30 cm

• Spread: ± 25–30 cm

• Features: Strong stems, profuse flowering, low maintenance, long lasting as a cut flower, bee friendly

• Application: Border plant, cutting garden, cut flower, potted plant

A versatile and long-flowering summer favorite

The Ageratum 'Florist Blue' combines deep blue flowers, sturdy stems, and long-lasting blooms with a low-maintenance nature. It's perfect for gardens, borders, flower boxes, and cutting gardens, and also offers excellent cut flower potential with a long vase life.

Whether you want to create a romantic border, a cutting garden or a modern bouquet, this intense blue Ageratum is a reliable, versatile and visually appealing choice for the summer.