Monarch Magic Ageratum Seeds - Flower, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Monarch Magic ageratum (Ageratum houstonianum) is a compact annual that covers itself in fuzzy, pompom-like flower clusters from summer until frost. It is a reliable edging plant for the front of beds, containers, and window boxes. The long-lasting blooms hold their color through heat and summer rain.

Why choose our seeds?

• Clusters of fuzzy, long-lasting blooms
• Neat, compact habit for edging and containers
• Blooms continuously from summer to frost with deadheading

How to grow Monarch Magic Ageratum seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost.
• Outdoors: Direct sow 1-2 weeks after the last frost, when the soil is warm.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Plastic wrap or a humidity dome to hold moisture
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Surface-sow and press seeds gently into the mix — they need light to germinate, so do not cover them.
• Mist lightly to settle the seeds in place.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright light; seeds require light to germinate.
• Temperature: 68-86°F (20-30°C); around 75°F is ideal.

Germination

• Germination takes 7-21 days.
• After germination, grow seedlings in cooler conditions (60-65°F / 16-18°C) for sturdy plants.

Transplanting

• Transplant after all danger of frost has passed.
• Harden off for about a week.
• Space 6-12 inches apart in rich, well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun to partial shade.
• Water: Water regularly; do not let plants dry out completely.
• Fertilizer: Mix compost into the bed at planting time; light feeding is enough.
• Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth, and deadhead to keep flowers coming.

Bloom Time:

Summer to frost.