yarrow
Achillea 'Walther Funcke'
Overview
Achillea 'Walther Funcke' yarrow is an amazing plant species due to its long flowering season, drought tolerance, and excellent disease resistance. Its vibrant yellow blooms bring an added burst of beauty to any garden. This hardy perennial forms a neat, compact ball of bright cheery blossoms that dance above the lush fern-like foliage. The flowers will re-bloom if sheared back, extending the bloom period and bringing a constant stream of color, particularly in dry or full sun areas. Yarrow's uniform shape and texture make it a low-maintenance, time-saving perennial in the garden.
Care Guide
Watering
Water yarrow (Achillea ‘Walther Funcke’) when the top inch of soil or potting mix starts to dry out. Pour enough water so that some drains out of the bottom of the pot. Do not water excessively as this could lead to root rot. During the growing season, water your yarrow once every 7-10 days. In late fall and winter, scale back your watering intervals to once every 3-4 weeks. In cold weather, any excess water can cause problems for this plant.
Light
The yarrow plant species (Achillea 'Walther Funcke') prefers bright, full sunlight in order to thrive. It will also do well under partially shaded conditions, though it will not flower as abundantly. The ideal amount of sunlight which should be provided for yarrow plants should be around 6 hours of direct sunlight every day during the peak growing season. During colder months, the yarrow plants can do well with slightly less amount of sunlight, such as 4-5 hours a day.
Temperature
Hardiness zone 3–8.
Pruning
In general, pruning should be done at least once a year - typically in early to mid-spring before new growth begins. During this time, use sharp pruners to remove all the dead and or damaged stems, as well as any weak or spindly growth. It is important to avoid cutting live stems, as this will delay the plant's flowering stage and deplete the energy it needs to stay healthy.
Propagation
Division, Cutting, Layering Propagation, Seed Propagation, Root Cutting
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