Rainbow Yarrow Mixture

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Rainbow Yarrow Mixture is a stunning collection of vibrant, multi-colored flowers perfect for adding a splash of color to your garden. This easy-to-grow mixture combines a variety of Yarrow plants in shades of red, yellow, pink, white, and orange. Known for its hardiness and drought tolerance, this mixture thrives in a variety of conditions, making it a great addition to garden beds, borders, and wildflower meadows.

Key Features:

• Wide Color Range: The Rainbow Yarrow Mixture features a brilliant blend of colors, including red, yellow, pink, white, and orange, creating a dazzling display of flowers throughout the growing season.
• Drought-Tolerant: Yarrow is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it an excellent choice for water-efficient gardens or areas with dry conditions.
• Hardy and Low Maintenance: Yarrow is a perennial plant that thrives in various climates, requiring minimal care once established. It’s resistant to pests and diseases, making it a great low-maintenance option for gardeners.
• Attracts Pollinators: The flowers are highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a perfect addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
• Long Blooming Season: Enjoy a long-lasting floral display, as Yarrow blooms from late spring to fall, bringing color to your garden for months.
• Ideal for Cut Flowers: The flowers are long-lasting, making them perfect for fresh or dried arrangements, adding color and texture to your home decor.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Perennial
• Flower Colors: Red, yellow, pink, white, and orange (mixture)
• Bloom Time: Late spring to fall
• Height: 18-24 inches (45-60 cm)
• Spread: 12-18 inches (30-45 cm)
• Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 3-9
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun (6+ hours of direct sunlight daily)
• Watering Requirements: Moderate watering, drought-tolerant once established
• Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Package Contains: 1 x Marie Ballard Aster Rainbow Yarrow Mixture (seeds)

Care Instructions:

• Planting Location: Choose a sunny, well-drained location to plant your Yarrow mixture. It can thrive in most soil types, but prefers slightly dry to average soil.
• Watering: Water regularly until the plants are established. Afterward, Yarrow is drought-tolerant and requires less frequent watering.
• Pruning: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms and to maintain a tidy appearance. Cut back the foliage in early spring to make way for fresh growth.
• Feeding: Yarrow does not require heavy fertilization. A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is sufficient for healthy growth.
• Winter Care: Yarrow is winter-hardy in most climates and will die back in the winter, regrowing in the spring. Mulch around the base in colder zones for added protection.

Ideal For:

• Flower Beds and Borders: Use this colorful Yarrow mixture to brighten garden beds, borders, and pathways with its wide array of vibrant colors.
• Pollinator Gardens: As a favorite of bees and butterflies, this mixture helps support local pollinator populations.
• Wildflower Meadows: Create a beautiful, low-maintenance wildflower meadow with the hardy and colorful blooms of the Marie Ballard Aster Rainbow Yarrow Mixture.
• Dried Flower Arrangements: Harvest the long-lasting flowers to create stunning dried arrangements that maintain their color and beauty throughout the year.
• Low-Maintenance Landscaping: Yarrow’s drought tolerance, pest resistance, and hardy nature make it a great choice for low-maintenance landscaping and water-efficient gardens.