Summer Pastels Yarrow Seed

Shades of sunny pastel blooms make excellent cut flowers and reliable perennial garden plants with decorative, fern-like foliage. As cut flowers, the 2–4″, flat-topped flower heads on 24″ stems add bulk, durability, and beauty to bouquets. Long vase life. Summer Pastels F2 population. Flowers first year from seed. Low maintenance. Tolerates drought once established. . AAS winner.

• Attracts and supports beneficial insects such as damsel bugs, lacewings, lady beetles, and parasitic wasps.

Ht. 28–30″. Avg. Packet: 50 seeds.

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. Light is required for germination. 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, after last frost, early summer or fall.

LIGHT PREFERENCE:Sun. Tolerant of part shade in garden beds.
PLANT HEIGHT:28-30″. 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.