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Achillea Summer Pastels F2

1990 AAS Flower Winner

Strong-stemmed pastel flower clusters in a beautiful color range unusual for yarrow. Foliage is fragrant and lacy. Flowers first year from seed and will bloom continuously until heavy frost. Blooms faithfully year after year. Hardy perennial. Uniform mature plants are about 2 feet tall and 1.5 feet wide.

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Categories: 1990, Achillea, Container Suitable, Flowers from seed, National, Pollinator Friendly
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AAS WINNER DETAILS

Winner Type: National
Class: Achillea
Variety Name: Summer Pastels F2
Genus: Achillea
Species: millefolium
Year: 1990
Common Name: Yarrow
Type: Flowers from Seed
Breeder: K. Sahin, Zaden B.V.
Close Market Comparison: Mixed Colors, Cerise Queen

PLANT NEEDS

Duration Type: Perennial
Light Needs: Full sun
Water Needs: Drought tolerant
Dead Heading Recommended: Yes
Staking Required: No

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Foliage Color: Dark green
Plant Habit: Upright
Plant Height: 3 feet
Bloom Time: Summer to frost
Bloom Color: Red, Pink, Yellow, Orange, Salmon, Lilac, Purple, White, Scarlet, cream
Bloom Color Pattern: Bicolor
Bloom Size: 8-inch umbel with many small flowers

IN THE GARDEN

Container: Yes
Pollinator Friendly: Yes
Weather Tolerance: Cold, heat
Garden Spacing: 12-15 inches
Medium Height Divider: Yes
Tall Background: Yes
Cut Flower: Yes
Dried Flower / Everlasting: Yes

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