{"product_id":"ageratum-houstonianum-floss-flower-red-flint-seeds","title":"Floss flower 'Red Flint' tall - 1000 seeds (Ageratum mexicanum)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🌸 Ageratum mexicanum Floss Flower ‘Tall Red Flint’ – Tall Ageratum with Rich Red Fluffy Blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Tall Red Flint’ is a striking tall-growing floss flower (ageratum) variety producing dense clusters of soft, fluffy flowers in deep red to crimson tones. Held on strong, upright stems, the blooms create bold blocks of colour throughout summer and into early autumn. Unlike compact bedding ageratums, this variety offers extra height, making it ideal for borders, cutting gardens, mixed beds, and pollinator-friendly plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Fluffy, pom-pom–like flowers in rich red shades\u003cbr\u003e● Taller habit than standard ageratum varieties\u003cbr\u003e● Long flowering season from summer to autumn\u003cbr\u003e● Excellent for borders and cut flowers\u003cbr\u003e● Easy to grow and very reliable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Sow \u0026amp; Grow Floss Flower ‘Tall Red Flint’ (UK)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow indoors: II–IV (February–April)\u003cbr\u003eTransplant outdoors: V–VI (May–June) after last frost\u003cbr\u003eDirect outdoors: Not recommended\u003cbr\u003eFlowering: VI–IX (June–September)\u003cbr\u003eLife cycle: Annual\u003cbr\u003eGermination temperature: 20–22 °C (68–72 °F)\u003cbr\u003eAverage germ time: 7–14 days\u003cbr\u003eDepth: Surface sow – do not cover; press gently into soil (requires light)\u003cbr\u003eLight required: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMoisture: Moderate\u003cbr\u003eEnvironment: Full sun (tolerates light shade)\u003cbr\u003eSoil type: Fertile, well-drained soil\u003cbr\u003ePlant spacing: 25–30 cm (10–12 in)\u003cbr\u003eHeight: 50–70 cm (20–28 in)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing Tips (variety-specific)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Keep seedlings warm and well-lit during early growth.\u003cbr\u003e● Pinch young plants to encourage bushier growth.\u003cbr\u003e● Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering.\u003cbr\u003e● Performs best in warm, sheltered positions.\u003cbr\u003e● Excellent colour contrast in mixed borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e● Unusual tall form of floss flower\u003cbr\u003e● Intense red colouring rare in ageratum\u003cbr\u003e● Attractive to bees and other pollinators\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Happy Green Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388002533714,"sku":"1764 - Floss Flower Red","price":1.24,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/1896\/9426\/files\/1764a_-_Floss_Flower_Seeds_Ageratum.jpg?v=1766743536","url":"https:\/\/happygreenshop.co.uk\/products\/ageratum-houstonianum-floss-flower-red-flint-seeds","provider":"Happy Green Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}