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Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'

A colorful mix of flat flower clusters atop compact fern-like foliage.

Characteristics:

Bloom Time:

Blooms summer

Mature Height:

24-28 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

3-9 Find your zone

Exposure:

Full Sun

Features and Usage:

Greenhouse Growing Instructions:

Grow on at 60-65° F in high light for flowering. Water moderately then allow plants to dry a little in between. Once actively growing feed at 50-75 ppm N with each watering. Plants generally finish in 6-8 weeks based on growing conditions.
Plants Per Gallon: 1
Storage Temperature Prior to Planting: 38
Cooler Humidity Prior to Planting: Low

Transplanting Instructions:

Plant in well draining professional potting soil keeping crown of plant at same level it was in the plug. Once potted water immediately and apply a broad spectrum fungicide according to directions to avoid crown and root rot.

Homeowner Planting and Maintenance Tips:

Achillea are easy to grow in well-drained soil and full sun as they are drought tolerant. They naturalize well and withstand poor to average soil conditions. Remove faded blooms to provide more flower buds.

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We have done our best to describe this plant as accurately as possible, however, different climates
and growing conditions in different parts of the country will affect height, bloom time, and color.