What attracts us to the species and varieties of ageratum
In nature, there are different types and varieties of ageratum. But, unfortunately, not all of them can grow in our latitudes. Plants differ in the size of the bush, the shape and color of the buds.
Popular types and varieties of ageratum
By height, the plant is divided into two main groups:
- medium-sized (plant stem reaches 30 cm);
- dwarf varieties (shoots grow about 15 cm).
Types of ageratum that are especially popular:
- Ageratum Blue Ball. This is a short, spherical shrub. With proper care, the flower does not exceed 18 cm in height. The leaves are beautiful, voluminous. At the bottom, the plates are pubescent. The buds are collected in inflorescences that reach 2 cm in diameter. When loose, they have a lilac shade with a bluish tint. Because of its color, it is often called blue ageratum. Flowering can be observed from June to early October.
- Ageratum Summer Snow. The plant is distinguished by long stems. They grow up to 45 cm in height. Summer Snow is a white ageratum. Its inflorescences are lush and rather large.
- Ageratum Blau Kappé. This variety is presented in the form of a hemispherical bush. It reaches 30 cm in height. Inflorescences are medium in size. They can be up to 6 cm in diameter. Flowers of a lilac-blue hue.
Ageratum Blue Ball is a drought-resistant species.
Ageratum Mexican
This type of plant is often called the Houston ageratum. The flower is distinguished by erect stems, which are highly branched at the top. They form a spherical bush 15 to 60 cm tall. The inflorescences are lush, of various shades. They reach 8 cm in diameter.
The most popular varieties:
- Alba. The plant differs in many fluffy white inflorescences.
- Blue mink. This is a rather dense shrub that grows up to 25 cm tall. Leaves of a deep green hue. Inflorescences look like a cap. All loose buds take on a blue tint.
- Bavaria. The bush does not exceed 30 cm in height. The inflorescences are voluminous. They densely cover the entire bush. In the middle, the inflorescences have a light shade, and at the edges they are deep blue.
- White ball. The stems are rather long, creeping. In their upper part and between the nodes there are snow-white inflorescences. They are also round in shape. Bloom is observed at the end of June.
- Pink fire. It is a compact bush that is abundantly covered with small leaves. The flowers are large pink.
Also, this species includes the North Sea ageratum variety. The flower belongs to undersized bushes. Its maximum height is about 15 cm. The flowers are beautiful, dark purple in color.
Ageratum dwarf Blue Lagoon
It is a compact annual plant. The bush reaches a maximum of 60 cm in height. Abundant flowering. The buds begin to bloom in early June. Flowering lasts until frost. Inflorescences are dense, deep blue hue.
This species is great for growing both in the open field and in flowerpots. The flower goes well with different types of plants.
At the end of flowering, boxes are formed, in which the seeds are located. The grains are brown, very small.
Dwarf Little Roses
This is a unique variety that is a short bush. Like other species, Little Rose is spherical in shape. Inflorescences are colorful, star-shaped.They have a deep pink hue that does not change throughout the entire flowering period.
This variety is often used to form borders. Little Roses are often planted in outdoor flowerpots and hanging pots.
A bush grows up to a maximum of 25 cm. If it is watered and fertilized in a timely manner, then flowering will occur in the first part of June. This species reproduces with the help of seeds.
Ageratum red
This is the most unusual variety that is in great demand among gardeners. The plant is distinguished by long shoots. A bush grows up to 60 cm tall. The flowers are huge. They are collected in lush inflorescences that have a red tint.
The uniqueness of this variety are the flowers. In this species, they are hairy. Red ageratum looks great on flower beds with phlox or other colors of white or pink.
Ageratum Kalinka
This variety has a compact size, which allows it to be grown in indoor flowerpots and outdoor containers.
Ageratum Kalinka also develops well in the open field. But in order to get abundant flowering, it is necessary to pinch the plant in a timely manner. Only in this way the bush will be beautiful and healthy.
There are also yellow ageratum types. One of these is the Golden Autumn variety. It is a perennial growing up to 15 cm tall. The inflorescences are large, bright. Leaves of a grayish-green shade, small. Elongated plates.
Yellow varieties tolerate drought well, but love heat and sun very much. These flowers are suitable for decoration of rocky gardens and borders.
Ageratum Spring Drops
Plants of this species are very popular all over the world. All varieties that are collected in the set have a rich color. Bushes do not grow more than 30 centimeters. All varieties perfectly tolerate a haircut, which is why they are often used for decoration flower bed.
Aztec treasures
This mixture is annual. The height of the shoots reaches a maximum of 25 cm. The plant blooms profusely, before the first frost. Flowers are tubular, small. The diameter of the inflorescences does not exceed 1.5 cm.The shade of these plants is completely different
All types and varieties of ageratum, which are described above, are beautiful in their own way. If you know the characteristics of each plant, then you can purchase the option that will meet the requirements as much as possible and will most of all suit the chosen landscape design.