Achillea Song Siren™ Pretty Woman

General Information

Broad flat clusters of flat-headed flowers on upright stems with aromatic, finely cut, fern-like leaves.
Profuse bloomers.

Grower Information

Color as inspired as the song it’s named for!

Rich color in a garden-height Achillea.
Color holds up well in the garden.
Ideal for 1 or 2-gal. Summer programs.

'Pretty Woman'

(Flowering Only License)

Breeder: Darwin Perennials

Product Form

Bareroot

Growing Information

Propagation

Media EC/pH: EC 1.0-1.25 mmhos/pH 5.8-6.2

Soil Temperature: 70-72°F (21-22°C)

Rooting Hormone: 500-1,000 ppm IBA

Mist: Low to moderate

Fertilization: 50-75 ppm N

Pinching: Not necessary, remove premature flowers.

Transplanting: 28-35 days after sticking

Comments: Do not over-mist.

Finishing

Media pH: 5.8-6.2

Temperature: Nights: 55 to 65°F (13 to 18°C) Days: 60 to 65°F (16 to 18°C)

Light Level (fc): 5,000 to 8,000

Vernalization: No

Daylength: Long day facultative

Watering: Allow media to dry regularly between watering.

Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer at a rate of 125 to 150 ppm.

Pinch After Transplant: Typically not required

Plant Growth Regulators: PGRs generally not needed

Pests and Fungal Diseases: Pythium and rhizoctonia can result from overwatering.

Crop Scheduling

1–qt. (10–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 13-15 wks Rooted: 8-10 wks

1–gal. (15–cm) pot, 1 plant per pot: Unrooted: 15-17 wks Rooted: 10-12 wks

2 to 3–gal. (25 to 30–cm) pot, 3 plants per pot: Unrooted: 19-22 wks Rooted: 12-14 wks

Bloom Months: June to July

Garden Details

Scientific name: Achillea millefolium

Common Name: Yarrow

Hardiness Zone: 4a - 9b

Hardiness Degree: -25°F (-31.7°C)

Blooming Season: Late Spring, Summer

Plant Habit: Upright

Characteristics: Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant, Low Maintenance, Scented Foliage, Winter Interest (regional)

Water: Light

Fertilize: Once a month

Spacing: 12 - 16 in. (30 - 41 cm)

Height: 20 - 22 in. (51 - 56 cm)

Width: 12 - 14 in. (30 - 36 cm)

Exposure: Sun

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