- Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight)
- Mature Height 8 - 12 Inches
- Mature Spread 8 - 12 Inches
- Growing Zones 9 - 10
- Use As A Filler In Containers
The Artist® Pearl Flossflower or Ageratum leaves an impression by adding texture and visual interest to an outdoor space. Each plant grows about 8 to 12 inches tall and is covered in small white flowers with delicate floss-like petals. The blooms are a showstopper that will make this plant a favorite throughout the growing season. Flossflower plants continuously bloom from spring through the summer and into the fall.
Flossflowers are native to Central America, which makes them heat-tolerant. These mounding annuals are adaptable and can thrive in borders, containers, landscape beds, or mass plantings. Flossflowers have more to offer than just their striking good looks, and they also welcome bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds to an outdoor space.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Care
Routine feeding starting in the spring and throughout the growing season will ensure the Flossflower continues to push out new growth and blooms. This plant is generally low maintenance and does not even require deadheading. New flowers push past existing flowers as the plant grows, burying the spent flowers within the foliage. If the plant appears overgrown, it can be cleaned up with a slight pruning, but it is not usually necessary. The Flossflower flourishes with part to full sun, and it has average water and soil needs.
Flossflowers grow as a perennial in USDA growing zones 9 through 10. It is grown as an annual in all other areas, and the plant dies back with the first hard frost. Flossflower plants can overwinter indoors; however, it thrives in hot temperatures, so the plant must be kept in a warm area to thrive.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Spacing
Plant Flossflowers in the ground about 10 to 12 inches apart so the plants have enough space, but still create a full and lush appearance. A 12-inch planter can support 2 to 3 plants while allowing each plant the room it needs to grow.
Artist® Pearl Flossflower Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 9 - 10 |
| Plant Type: Annuals |
| Light Exposure: Partial Sun to Full Sun (At Least 5 Hours of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 12 Inches |
| Mature Spread: 6 - 10 Inches |
| Spacing: 10 - 12 Inches |
| Habit: Mounded |
| Flower Color(s): White |
| Flower Description: Pearly White |
| Bloom Period: Planting To Hard Frost |
| Foliage Type: Herbaceous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering, Fall Flowering, Fall Interest |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: N/A |
| Tolerates: Heat |
| Attracts: Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds |
| Container Role: Filler |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Mass Planting, Wildlife Gardens |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deadheading Not Necessary, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: Proven Winners |
| Common Name: Artist® Pearl Flossflower |
| Other Name(s): Bluemink, Blueweed, Pussy Foot, Mexican Paintbrush |
| Scientific Name: Ageratum hybrid |
- SKU:
- FLFLAP
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations