Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Blue danube
Hawaii
Blue Mink
Bavaria
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Pastures, Roadsides, Tropical regions, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Not Available
Blue
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Not Available
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
Yes
Attracts
Not Available
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Edible Uses
Yes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Fever, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Whole plant
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used as a nemiticide, Used as an insecticide
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
AGERATUM 'Blue Hawaii'( HAWAII SERIES)
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Ageratum, Blue Hawaii Ageratum, Blue Mink, Flossflower
In German
Abelia
Ageratum
In French
Abelia
Ageratum
In Spanish
Abelia
Ageratum
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Ageratum
In Portuguese
Abelia
Ageratum
In Polish
Abelia
Ageratum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Asterales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Eupatorieae
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Abelia and Ageratum
Season and care of Abelia and Ageratum is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Ageratum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is Not Available and Ageratum season is Not Available. The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Ageratum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Ageratum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Abelia and Ageratum Physical Information
Abelia and Ageratum physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Ageratum height is 15.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Ageratum are as follows:
Abelia flower color: Not Available
Abelia leaf color: Not Available
Ageratum flower color: Blue
- Ageratum leaf color: Green
Care of Abelia and Ageratum
Care of Abelia and Ageratum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ageratum pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Don't prune in the fall, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove short twigs. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ageratum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.