{"title":"Ageratum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Asteraceae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAgeratum\u003c\/em\u003e is a genus of around 43 species of annuals, perennials, and shrubs native to the tropical Americas, from Florida and Mexico to South America and the West Indies. Bushy in habit, they produce simple ovate leaves and clusters of small, fluffy flower-heads in blue, pink, or white through summer and autumn. We grow one half-hardy perennial form — a useful late-season addition to the border or container.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBest in moist but well-drained soil in a warm, sunny position. Combines well with \u003cem\u003eSalvia\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eVerbena\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eDahlia\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eStipa tenuissima\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ageratum-petiolatum","title":"Ageratum petiolatum","description":"\u003cp\u003eAgeratum petiolatum is a summer-flowering perennial that produces masses of fluffy lilac flowers in profusion from summer right through until the first frosts. Its branching habit works beautifully in mixed borders, combining well with soft and tawny oranges, yellows, blues and purples. Also excellent in containers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt needs fertile, well-drained soil. Not fully hardy — protect through winter in a cold frame or cool greenhouse, or take cuttings as insurance. H2: tolerant of low temperatures, but not surviving being frozen (1 to 5°C).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight × Spread: 60cm × 50cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","offers":[{"title":"1 Litre","offer_id":53280937804118,"sku":null,"price":9.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/4928\/0598\/files\/20161028-Ageratum_petiolatum.jpg?v=1782657864"}],"url":"https:\/\/hardysplants.live\/collections\/ageratum.oembed","provider":"Hardy's Cottage Garden Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}