Agastache hybrida Astello Indigo

Agastache hybrida Astello Indigo

Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo' is a vibrant, compact variety that produces spires of deep indigo-blue flowers atop aromatic, grey-green foliage. This free-flowering perennial is often grown as an annual, providing color and texture in borders, containers, and herb gardens. Its nectar-rich blooms attract pollinators like bees and butterflies, making it a great choice for wildlife-friendly planting schemes.

Sowing Instructions:

• Sow Indoors: Start seeds indoors in a fine, moist seed compost.
• Light Requirement: Seeds require light for germination, so press them lightly onto the soil’s surface without covering.
• Temperature: Keep the environment at 18–20°C for optimal germination.
• Germination Time: Germination typically occurs in 14–28 days, but can sometimes take longer.
• Watering: Water from the base to avoid disturbing seeds.
• Transplanting: When seedlings are large enough to handle, transplant them into 8cm pots.
• Planting Out: After the risk of frost has passed, acclimatize the plants and space them about 50cm apart in the garden.

Growing Instructions:

• Sunlight: Thrives in full sun.
• Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
• Watering: Requires minimal watering; water every week or two.
• Support: May need staking in windy or exposed locations.

Cultivation Instructions:

• Deadheading: Remove spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming.
• Self-Seeding: While it may self-seed, collecting seeds ensures future sowings.
• Winter Care: In colder climates, protect plants with a layer of mulch over the winter.

Agastache hybrida 'Astello Indigo' combines easy care with striking color and fragrance, making it an excellent addition to any garden.