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Achillea New Vintage™ Red

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 InformationTidy 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 InformationPP25,618
(Flowering Only License)
Breeder : Darwin Perennials
  • Propagation Guide
    • Media EC/pH:
      EC 1.0-1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2
      Soil Temperature:
      70-72°F (21-22°C)
      Rooting Hormone:
      500-1,000 ppm IBA
      Mist:
      Low to moderate
      Fertilization:
      50-75 ppm N
      Pinching:
      Not necessary, remove premature flowers.
      Transplanting:
      28-35 days after sticking
      Comments:
      Do not over-mist.
    • Media pH:
      5.8-6.2
      Temperature:
      Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)
      Light Level (fc):
      5,000 to 8,000
      Vernalization:
      No
      Daylength:
      Long day facultative
      Watering:
      Allow media to dry regularly between watering.
      Fertilization:
      Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.
      Pinch After Transplant:
      Typically not required
      Plant Growth Regulators:
      PGRs generally not needed
      Pests and Fungal Diseases:
      Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.
    • 1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks
      1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot:
      Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks
      2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot:
      Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks
      Bloom Months:
      April to September

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