Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ (3.5 inch pot)

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Achillea millefolium ‘Oertel’s Rose’ (3.5-inch pot)Common Yarrow

• Height: 12-15 Inches
• Spread: 18-24 Inches
• Hardiness Zone: 3-9
• Full Sun
• Evergreen
• Rose-Pink blooms fading to white – Summer
• Soft fern-like foliage
• Tolerates drought, heat and humidity
• Moderately salt tolerant

Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ is evergreen with green, fern-like foliage. Oertel’s Rose is more compact than other Yarrow with a mature height of 12″-15″ in bloom. Bloom clusters open rose-pink and age to white through the Summer. Deadheading encourages more blooms and reduce spreading. Can be cut back to basal leaves to refresh foliage and encourage more blooms late Summer.

Oertel’s Rose Yarrow prefers well drained, average to poor soil and tolerates heat, humidity and drought. Use for borders, in mass for naturalizing, wildflower gardens, rock gardens and mixed beds. Tolerates poor soil and drought conditions. Moderately salt tolerant. Suitable for cut flowers and attracts butterflies. More compact than most Yarrow. Mature height 12″-15″, spread 18″-24″

Yarrow is one of the easiest perennials to grow and is a good choice for beginners. All it needs is full sun and well-drained soil. It thrives in average to poor soil and is drought tolerant once established. Plants grown in rich soil tend to be tall and floppy. After the flowers have faded, cut the plant back by half. This will likely stimulate a second flush of blooms in late summer. These plants are an excellent balance of finely textured foliage and bright flower colors. The wide, flat flower clusters are popular landing pads with pollinators.

In the right location, yarrow can spread aggressively. Plants from seed are not reliable to be true to variety. Divide every few years to keep plants to a manageable size.

Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ is a charming and reliable perennial that adds a touch of soft color to the garden. Here is a breakdown of its key features:

Appearance and Characteristics:

• Soft pink flowers: It produces clusters of delicate rose-pink flowers that gradually fade to white as they age, creating a lovely two-toned effect.
• Fern-like foliage: The plant has attractive, finely cut, fern-like foliage that is grayish-green, providing a nice contrast to the flowers.
• Compact growth habit: ‘Oertel’s Rose’ is more compact than some other yarrow varieties, typically growing 12-15 inches tall and spreading 18-24 inches wide.
• Long blooming period: It blooms from early to late summer, providing a long-lasting display of color.

Growing Conditions and Care:

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun for optimal growth and flowering.
• Soil: Thrives in well-drained soil, including poor soils. It is drought-tolerant once established.
• Watering: Requires minimal watering once established, making it a good choice for dry climates.
• Maintenance: Low maintenance plant. Deadheading spent flowers can encourage more blooms and prevent self-seeding.
• Hardiness: It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, meaning it can tolerate a wide range of temperatures.

Benefits:

• Attracts pollinators: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to the garden.
• Deer and rabbit resistant: It is generally resistant to deer and rabbits, making it a good choice for gardens where these animals are a problem.
• Cut flower: It makes excellent cut flowers, fresh or dried.

Uses:

• Borders and beds: Adds a soft touch of color to borders and beds.
• Cottage gardens: Its informal look makes it perfect for cottage gardens.
• Rock gardens: Its compact size makes it suitable for rock gardens.
• Containers: It can also be grown in containers.

Overall, Achillea ‘Oertel’s Rose’ is a low-maintenance, beautiful, and beneficial plant that can add a touch of soft pink to any garden. Its compact size and long blooming period make it a versatile choice for various garden settings.

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