Yarrow 'Flowerburst Red Shades' F2 is a stunning summer-to-fall bloomer that transforms gardens with clusters of warm red-toned flowers atop finely textured foliage. This hardy perennial thrives in zones 3 through 3, reaching a compact 30 inches tall with a 18-inch spread, making it equally at home in borders, containers, or pollinator gardens. It asks for little once established: full sun, low water, and well-draining soil are all it needs to flourish from June through November.
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30in H x 18in W
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Red shades of flowers bloom prolifically across the entire growing season, from early summer straight through the first frost. The fine, feathery foliage is ornamental in its own right, creating an airy texture that contrasts beautifully with bolder garden plants. Deer leave it alone, pollinators flock to it, and it handles drought with remarkable ease, making it a low-fuss choice for gardens that don't pamper their plants.
Yarrow has long been used in herbal traditions and can be dried for tea or medicinal preparations. The flowers dry beautifully for arrangements and retain their color well, making them popular for both fresh and dried floral work.
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Sow seeds indoors 8 to 10 weeks before your last spring frost. Surface sow and press seeds in lightly, then cover with a light sprinkling of vermiculite. Keep seeds at about 70 degrees Fahrenheit until germination occurs in 10 to 14 days, then lower temperature to 60 to 65 degrees Fahrenheit. Transplant outdoors after the last frost date.
Transplant seedlings outside after your last spring frost date. Space plants 18 inches apart in full sun with well-draining soil.
Direct sow seeds at your last frost date through early summer. Surface sow and press in lightly; seeds will germinate in 10 to 14 days.
Cut yarrow flowers once they open fully for fresh arrangements or drying. Harvest in the morning after dew has dried for best color retention. For dried flower use, cut stems when blooms are at peak color and hang upside down in a warm, dry location with good air circulation.
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