

Yarrow The Pearl Seeds
R 65,00
Yarrow 'The Pearl' is a hardy white perennial that produces masses of delicate double blooms on strong stems throughout the growing season. Easy to grow from seed, it thrives in full sun and is well suited to South African gardens thanks to its drought tolerance and low-maintenance nature. Despite its delicate appearance, The Pearl is surprisingly hardy, drought tolerant once established, and capable of thriving in challenging garden conditions.
A favourite for cut flower gardens, The Pearl rewards regular harvesting with continuous blooms, making it a productive addition to both home gardens and flower farms. Its crisp white flowers add texture and brightness to fresh bouquets and can also be dried for long-lasting arrangements.
Why gardeners love Yarrow 'The Pearl':
🌱 Easy to grow from seed
🌸 Excellent for cut flower gardens
🐝 Attracts pollinators
☀️ Thrives in full sun
💐 Beautiful in fresh and dried arrangements
Whether you're creating a cottage garden, growing flowers for the vase, or starting your own cut flower patch, Yarrow 'The Pearl' is a dependable, long-flowering variety that delivers beauty season after season.
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Technical Info
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Colour |
Pure White Double Blooms |
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Scientific Name |
Achillea millefolium |
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Height |
75cm |
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Days To Maturity |
120 - 130 days |
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Life Cycle |
Perennial |
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Light Preferences |
Full Sun |
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Sowing Time |
March – April or September |
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Days To Germination |
10 – 14 days |
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Planting Space |
30cm |
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Planting Tip |
Sow in a germination tray at 17 to 20 degrees, cover the seeds lightly vermiculite. The need light to germinate. Keep the medium moist at all times for good germination. Plant out after seedlings are about 10cm long. |
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Pinch |
Pinching is not necessary. |
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Seeds Per Packet |
Approximately 100 |
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Uses |
Excellent for fresh and dried cut flowers. Variety attracts and supports pollinators. |
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Netting |
Netting is preferable if you are looking for straight stems. They do tend to flop in wind and very wet conditions. |
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Harvesting Tips |
Harvest when pollen is visible on the flowers. Earlier harvesting will cause flowers to wilt. Remove the most immature side shoots on the flower stem. Harvest during the cool part of the day. |
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Germination |
Medium |
