Achillea ptarmica, 'The Pearl'

Genus: Achillea

Species: ptarmica

Variety: 'The Pearl'

Family Name: Compositae/Asteraceae

Seed Catalogue No.: 37

Hardiness: Hardy

Lifecycle: Perennial

Suitable for: Cut Flowers

Colour: White Cream

Flowers: June, July, August

Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Partial Sun

Soil Type: Chalk, Sand, Loam

Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

Moisture: Well-drained

Germination Instructions

Sow indoors. Surface sow onto moist well-drained seed compost. Do not cover seeds as light aids germination. Propagate or place somewhere warm 18-22°C. Water from the base of tray only. Keep moist but not wet. Germination takes 7-14 days.  When seedlings have 2 true leaves prick out to 8cm pots and grow on. Acclimatise and plant out once danger of frost has passed with 100cm spacing.

Growing Instructions

Prefers a more moist soil than other Achilleas in partial shade. Requires little attention.

Cultivation Instructions

Deadhead spent blooms to extend the flowering window. Divide large clumps in spring. To harvest flowers for the vase or drying cut when fully open. Hang upside down in a warm place to dry.

When to Sow

• Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
• Flowers/Harvest

Approximate number of seeds per packet: 362

Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.