{"product_id":"achillea-summer-berries","title":"Achillea Summer Berries F2","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEED DUE LATE AUGUST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarrow has earned its place in New Zealand gardens for generations, and Achillea Summer Berries is one of the more rewarding varieties to grow from seed. This hardy perennial produces dense, flat-topped clusters of flowers in shades running from soft pink through fuchsia to deep red, held above finely cut, grey-green foliage that looks good in the border even when the plant isn't in flower.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this yarrow so useful is how long it keeps going. Achillea Summer Berries flowers over an extended period through summer and into autumn, and the sturdy stems hold up well both in the garden and once cut. It's a favourite with flower growers for exactly this reason: the blooms have an excellent vase life, so a few stems picked for the kitchen table will still be looking good well over a week later.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a hardy perennial, Summer Berries will return and bulk up year after year once established, forming a reliable clump that earns its space at the back or middle of a mixed border. Yarrow is naturally tough and copes well with poor soil and dry conditions, so it suits gardeners who want colour without a lot of fuss. Grow it alongside other cottage garden perennials, or dedicate a row to it if you're growing flowers for cutting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Achillea Summer Berries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow from September through to March, scattering seed on the surface of a good quality seed raising mix and pressing in gently rather than covering, as this variety needs light to germinate. Aim for a temperature of 18-24°C, and expect seedlings within 14-21 days. Once established, plants reach 40-60cm and take 60-90 days from transplanting to reach flowering maturity. Choose a sunny, well-drained position for the best results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kings Seeds NZ","offers":[{"title":"250 seeds","offer_id":49214771593524,"sku":"F1501.pkt","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0729\/0555\/6276\/files\/F1501-W.png?v=1785301393","url":"https:\/\/www.kingsseeds.co.nz\/products\/achillea-summer-berries","provider":"Kings Seeds NZ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}