Yarrow (Siberian) - Love Parade

A delightfully attractive 24" inch first year flowering perennial that features brilliant lilac-orchid colored umbels of micro, daisy shaped flowers clustered into sprays upon shiny deep green, lance leaf stems that are unique to this variety. Known for its tolerance to heat, drought and poor soil conditions, Love Parade is an excellent choice for border plantings and popularly grown as a cut flower filler as well as used as a dried flower. Love Parade is also a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees, hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden

50 organic seeds

KEY GROWING INFORMATION

DAYS TO GERMINATION:

10-14 days at 65-72°F (18-22°C)

SOWING:

Transplant (recommended) - Sow into 72-cell flats, or preferred seedling container, 8-10 weeks before planting out. Light is required for germination. Cover seeds with a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture and hold seeds in place. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid covering seed. 3-5 weeks at 55-65°F (13-18°C) in full light are ideal conditions for seedling development. Harden off seedlings and transplant outdoors. Direct seed - Late spring, early summer, or fall.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:

Sun. Tolerant of part shade in garden beds.

PLANT HEIGHT:

24-30". May require support.

PLANT SPACING:

12-24".

HARDINESS ZONES:

Zones 2-9.

VASE LIFE:

7-12 days.

HARVEST:

When pollen is visible on the flowers. Hang to dry.

SOIL REQUIREMENTS:

Any well-drained soil.

USES:

Fresh or dried cut flower. Permanent beds and mass plantings.

NOTE:

Divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor.

SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Achillea sib. camtschatica