Pastel Paradise Yarrow Mixture

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Pastel Paradise Yarrow Mixture is a stunning blend of delicate pastel-colored yarrow varieties that will create a serene and colorful atmosphere in your garden. This carefully curated mixture features soft pink, peach, lavender, and white hues, perfect for adding a touch of elegance and tranquility. Known for its low-maintenance nature and long-lasting blooms, this mixture is perfect for any garden, whether you're a seasoned gardener or a beginner. The yarrow also attracts pollinators, making it a great choice for eco-friendly gardening.

Key Features:

• Pastel Color Palette: A gorgeous mixture of soft pink, peach, lavender, and white flowers, bringing a peaceful and elegant look to your garden.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Yarrow flowers are known to attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, helping to promote biodiversity in your garden.
• Drought Tolerant: Once established, this yarrow mixture is highly drought-tolerant, making it an excellent choice for low-water gardens or xeriscaping.
• Long-Lasting Blooms: Enjoy months of vibrant flowers from early to late summer, ensuring that your garden stays beautiful throughout the season.
• Low Maintenance: Yarrow is known for being hardy and easy to care for, requiring minimal watering and attention once established.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Pink, peach, lavender, and white
• Bloom Time: Early to late summer
• Height: 18–24 inches (45–60 cm)
• Spread: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3–9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Watering Needs: Drought-tolerant once established
• Package Contains: 1 x Marie Ballard Aster Pastel Paradise Yarrow Mixture (seeds)

Care Instructions:

• Planting: Sow seeds directly in well-drained soil after the last frost has passed. Space plants 12–18 inches apart to allow for proper growth and air circulation.
• Watering: Keep the soil moist until the plants are established, then reduce watering as yarrow is drought-tolerant once grown.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage new blooms and maintain a neat appearance. In early spring, cut back the plant to promote fresh growth.
• Fertilizing: Fertilize lightly in spring to support healthy growth, but be cautious not to over-fertilize, as yarrow generally thrives in poor to moderately fertile soil.
• Winter Care: This yarrow mixture is cold-hardy, but a light mulch can be applied around the base to protect the plants during extreme cold conditions in colder zones.

Ideal For:

• Flower Beds & Borders: Create a beautiful, pastel-colored garden with this yarrow mixture in flower beds or along borders.
• Pollinator Gardens: This yarrow mixture is an excellent choice for attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to your garden.
• Drought-Tolerant Landscapes: Once established, this yarrow thrives with little water, making it ideal for water-wise gardens or xeriscaping.
• Low-Maintenance Gardens: Perfect for gardeners seeking easy-care plants that add beauty and interest without requiring excessive upkeep.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The long-lasting blooms of this yarrow mixture make it an excellent choice for adding to cut flower arrangements.

Benefits:

• Adds a gentle, pastel-colored palette to any garden, creating a serene and elegant atmosphere.
• Supports pollinators, enhancing the health and diversity of your garden.
• Low-maintenance and drought-tolerant once established, perfect for water-conscious gardeners.
• Long-lasting blooms from early to late summer for extended garden beauty.
• Hardy in a wide range of climates, ensuring it can thrive in various conditions.