Ornamental
Flowerburst Red Shades Yarrow is a vibrant cultivar of Achillea millefolium bred specifically for cutting and garden display, producing a striking mix of red-toned flowers on compact 28-30 inch plants. Hardy from zones 2-9, this variety thrives in most climates and reaches harvestable maturity in 120-130 days. Whether you're designing a cutting garden or filling beds with reliable color, this yarrow delivers consistent, abundant blooms suited to fresh arrangements or dried arrangements that hold their color beautifully.
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Low
2-9
30in H x ?in W
Perennial
Moderate
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This is a yarrow bred for the cutting garden first and foremost, a vibrant mix of red shades that brings warmth and texture to bouquets. The plants stay compact at 28-30 inches, fitting neatly into garden beds without sprawling, and they're incredibly cold-hardy, growing reliably from zones 2 through 9. What sets Flowerburst Red Shades apart is its dual personality: equally stunning as a fresh cut flower or dried for long-lasting arrangements, and it performs well whether you start from seed indoors or direct sow in spring or fall.
Flowerburst Red Shades Yarrow shines as a fresh or dried cut flower, making it invaluable for florists, wedding planners, and home gardeners who want reliable material for arrangements year after year. The flowers dry exceptionally well and retain their red tones beautifully, creating stunning dried bouquets and decorative elements for craft work or long-term display.
Sow seeds into 72-cell flats or preferred seedling containers 8-10 weeks before your planned transplant date. Light is required for germination, so cover seeds with only a thin layer of vermiculite to retain moisture while keeping them exposed to light. Bottom water or mist lightly to avoid burying seeds. Seedlings develop ideally at 55-65°F with full light for 3-5 weeks before hardening off and transplanting outdoors.
Harden off seedlings gradually over 7-10 days before moving them to the garden. Transplant outdoors after the last frost when soil has warmed. Space plants 12 inches apart, allowing room for the mature 28-30 inch height.
Direct seed in late spring, early summer, or fall, sowing seeds where you want them to grow. Press seeds into soil and keep moist until germination; light is required for good germination.
Harvest flowers for fresh arrangements once they are fully open and mature. For drying, harvest when pollen becomes visible on the flowers, this is the ideal stage for color retention and longevity. Cut stems in the morning after dew dries, and hang bundles upside down in a warm, dry, well-ventilated space until completely dry.
Deadhead spent flowers regularly to encourage continued blooming and a tidier appearance throughout the season. Once plants have finished flowering or at season's end, cut plants back to near ground level to encourage fresh growth in spring.
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