{"product_id":"yarrow-summer-pastels","title":"Yarrow \"Summer Pastels\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis listing refers to the sale of seeds. Each packet contains 100 seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAchillea millefolium, commonly known as yarrow or common yarrow, is a flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. Other common names include old man's pepper, devil's nettle, sanguinary, milfoil, soldier's woundwort, and thousand seal. A perennial to rediscover, it is native to temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere in Asia, Europe, and North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis easy-to-grow plant is maintenance-free and exceptionally heat and drought-resistant. It's an excellent perennial bedding plant, hardy and easy to grow in all regions. With its more carpet-like habit, it is a great ground cover. It forms a tall, feathery clump with aromatic, grayish-green, sharply-cut leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Summer f2 Pastels\" yarrow series of has been bred to do well in pots and as a cut flower. These flowers love sunny conditions and will bloom their first year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight at maturity: 60-75 cm\u003cbr\u003e Width at maturity: 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e Light needs: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e Hardiness: As low as -15°C\u003cbr\u003e Type of soil: Well draining\u003cbr\u003e Soil pH: neutral\u003cbr\u003e Pests and disease: Powdery mildew is common, so are aphids\u003cbr\u003e Where to plant: Lawns, flowerbeds, rock gardens and borders\u003cbr\u003e Features: Great for biodiversity and pollinators! Several types of birds, including the common starling, use yarrow to line their nests. It is also a great source of food for pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e Pruning: Pinch off any dead foliage; remove old flowers to encourage new blooms\u003cbr\u003e Flowering period: July-September\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSTARTING YOUR SEEDS\u003cbr\u003e You can either direct seed your yarrow in the fall, later spring, or early summer, or you can sow them in a greenhouse in seed cells 8-10 weeks before planting out. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid moving the seeds. 3-5 weeks at 55-65°F (13-18°C) in full light are ideal conditions for seedling development. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors.\u003cbr\u003e Time to germinate: 10-14 days\u003cbr\u003e Germination temperature: 17-20°C (65-72°F)\u003cbr\u003e Best time to plant: March-April, September-October\u003cbr\u003e Reasonable time to plant: February-April, August-November\u003cbr\u003e Plant spacing: 30-60 cm (12-24 in)\u003cbr\u003e Harvest when pollen is visible on the flowers. Hang to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Terrace Garden France","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47069617750346,"sku":"00200-1","price":5.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0549\/5658\/9217\/products\/il_fullxfull.5206502284_q249.jpg?v=1729026901","url":"https:\/\/terracegardenfrance.business\/products\/yarrow-summer-pastels","provider":"Terrace Garden France","version":"1.0","type":"link"}