Floss Flower Dwarf White Seeds (Ageratum houstonianum)

The Floss Flower Dwarf White is a compact, easy-to-grow annual that produces clusters of fluffy, snow-white blooms throughout summer. Its neat, bushy growth and long-lasting flowers make it a favorite for borders, edging, and containers. The soft, cushion-like flowers also attract butterflies, adding movement and life to your garden.

What Makes It Special

• Unique fluffy white blooms for a soft garden effect

• Compact dwarf habit, ideal for edging and bedding

• Long flowering season, from summer into autumn

• Attracts pollinators such as butterflies

Key Features

• Botanical name: Ageratum houstonianum

• Common name: Floss Flower, Dwarf White

• Seed count: Approx. seeds per pack

• Height/Spread: 15–25 cm tall, 20–25 cm spread

• Position: Full sun or partial shade; fertile, well-drained soil

• Flowering period: June–October

Ideal For

• Bedding and edging

• Patio containers and window boxes

• Pollinator-friendly gardens

• Mass planting for carpets of white

Sowing Instructions

1. When to sow: February–April indoors

2. How to sow:

   • Sow on the surface of moist seed compost; do not cover, as light aids germination

   • Maintain 18–22°C; germination takes 7–14 days

3. Transplanting: Prick out seedlings and grow on in small pots, harden off before planting outdoors after frost

4. Spacing: Plant 15–20 cm apart

5. Care: Remove faded flowers to encourage continuous blooming