Scientific Name : Achillea millefolium
Common Name : Yarrow
Hardiness Zone : 4a - 9b
Hardiness Degree : -25°F (-32°C)
Blooming Season : Late Spring, Summer, Autumn, Late Summer
Plant Habit : Upright
Characteristics : Attracts Bees, Deer Resistant
Water : Light
Fertilizer : Once a month
Spacing : 12 - 14" (30 - 36cm)
Height : 26 - 28" (66 - 71cm)
Width : 10 - 12" (25 - 30cm)
Exposure : Sun
General Information : Holds its shape and re-flowers very well for an Achillea.
Idea & Tips : Plant in full sun.
Trim flowers once they have faded for repeat blooming.
Grower Information :
Tidy plant habit with no gap between foliage and flowers – outstanding in containers. - Masses of flowers mature to attractive lighter shades.
- Great for late-Spring, 2.5-qt. and 1-gal. programs.
'Balvinred'
Protection Information : PP25,618
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
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Propagation Guide
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EC 1.0-1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
70-72°F (21-22°C)
500-1,000 ppm IBA
Low to moderate
50-75 ppm N
Not necessary, remove premature flowers.
28-35 days after sticking
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Finishing Guide
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5.8-6.2
Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
5,000 to 8,000
No
Long day facultative
Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
Typically not required
PGRs generally not needed
Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
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Crop Scheduling
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Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
April to September
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