Achillea
Common name; Yarrow
A hardy herbaceous flowering perennial that grows to around 750mm (30") high with a 400mm (16") spread.
They are available in many colours and the clusters of flowers appear from July to September.
They are suitable for ‘dry’ areas and are drought tolerant.
Do not over water or over feed, as this can have an affect on the quality of the stems if required if required for dried flower arrangements.
Week 13; Sow the seeds on the surface of seed compost, and then germinate at 20°C (68°F)
Germination can take up to 4 weeks
Week 14; If ground conditions are suitable, divide the roots into sections, ensuring each section has four or five young shoots, replant immediately into flowering positions.
Week 19; Prick off the seedlings when large enough to handle into cell trays/boxes of potting compost to grow on until planting out time.
Week 40; Plant out in a sunny position in any well-drained garden soil.
Week 45; Cut tall varieties down to ground level
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