yarrow
Achillea 'Schwellenburg'
Overview
Achillea 'Schwellenburg' is a truly amazing plant species. It features silvery grey-green foliage and incredible large, flat clusters of sweet-scented flowers. These colourful blooms appear from June to September and attract huge amounts of bees and butterflies. This plant is not only aesthetically pleasing, it is also highly tolerant of drought conditions and can be grown in almost any type of fertile, well-drained soil. It is a great addition to any garden, providing a low maintenance, hardy perennial for your garden borders or wildflower meadows. It's a great pick for any gardener, and will bring bright, cheery blooms to your space year after year.
Care Guide
Watering
Yarrow (Achillea 'Schwellenburg') should be watered when the top few inches of soil are dry. Aim to water deeply once a week in the summer months, and every 10 to 14 days during the cooler season. It is important to water the plant deeply to encourage strong root growth. Too much or too little water can lead to weak plants and yellow and wilted leaves. If the plant appears dry, water it thoroughly, allowing the water to fully penetrate the root ball.
Light
Yarrow (Achillea 'Schwellenburg') is an attractive perennial plant that prefers full sun. The plant should be grown in an area that receives 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight every day. When grown in partial shade, the plant may not flower as much as it would if grown in full sun. The best times for sunlight exposure for Yarrow are during the morning to mid afternoon, as during this period the sunlight is intense but not scorching.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 5–8.
Pruning
Yarrow (Achillea 'Schwellenburg') should be pruned twice a year during its dormant season. In late winter to early spring, pruning should be done lightly, removing any dead or damaged leaves or stems. This helps to promote healthy and compact growth. In midsummer, feed and prune heavily, removing non-flowering stems, dead or wilted flowers, and finished flower heads. This encourages fresh new blooms and helps to keep the plant in a compact shape. Make sure to not prune more than 1-third of the plant's stems in order to maintain a healthy balance.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Seed Propagation, Layering Propagation
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