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Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' (Yarrow) (4 Inch) is a striking perennial known for its vibrant cerise-pink blooms and fern-like foliage. It adds a splash of color to gardens and is valued for its long-lasting flowers and low maintenance.
Description:
- Dimensions: Grows to a height of 18-24 inches with a spread of 18-24 inches. It forms a compact, bushy plant that provides a colorful presence in garden beds and borders.
- Sun Exposure: Thrives in full sun, requiring at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily to ensure vibrant blooms and healthy growth.
- Water Requirements: Prefers well-drained soil and is drought-tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first growing season to help establish roots, then reduce watering as needed. Allow soil to dry out between waterings.
- Hardiness Zones: Hardy in Zones 3-8.
- Bloom Time: Blooms from mid-summer to early fall, producing clusters of bright cerise-pink flowers that are attractive to butterflies and other pollinators.
- Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming. Cut back the plant to ground level in late fall or early spring before new growth begins.
How to Plant:
- Location: Ideal for garden beds, borders, and as a ground cover. Prefers sunny locations with well-draining soil.
- Soil Preparation: Use well-draining soil. Amend with compost if necessary to improve soil fertility and drainage.
- Planting: Dig a hole slightly larger than the root ball. Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface.
- Spacing: Space plants 18-24 inches apart to allow for their mature spread and to ensure good air circulation.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the first growing season. Once established, water as needed, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.
Fun Fact: Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' is named after the Greek hero Achilles, who was said to use yarrow for its medicinal properties. This hardy perennial is not only valued for its stunning flowers but also for its traditional uses in herbal medicine, where it has been employed to treat wounds and reduce inflammation. Its bright, eye-catching blooms make it a favorite among gardeners and a magnet for pollinators.