Bumble Rose Floss Flower is a compact mounding annual with broad scalloped leaves. Its heavy bloom of dense clusters of frilly bright pink flowers bloom from late spring into fall without browning. Grows best in full sun and rich, consistently moist well-drained soils, but hot summer regions prefer a little afternoon shade.
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Type: |
Annual |
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Origins: |
Central America |
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Height: |
0.5' - 1' |
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Spread: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spacing: |
1' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
Pink |
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Season of Interest: |
MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low maintenance. avoid overhead watering and keep good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Root rot will occur in poorly drained soils. Watch for whiteflies and aphids. Will die after the first frost.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Woodland Gardens, Rock Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Petunia, Rudbeckia, Agastache
IMAGES: BallSeed Inc, Ageratum Bumble Rose
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.