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Achillea Ballerina Flower Seeds for Planting

Achillea Ballerina Flower Seeds for Planting

$16.39 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds on the surface of well-drained soil in a sunny location. Press lightly without covering deeply, as Achillea seeds need light to germinate. Keep soil lightly moist until seedlings emerge, usually within 10–21 days.

How to Grow

Grow Achillea Ballerina in full sun with well-drained soil. Water moderately during establishment, then reduce watering once plants are established. Remove spent flowers to encourage prolonged blooming and maintain tidy plant habit.

Tips

Surface-sow seeds for best germination


Excellent for cut and dried flowers


Thrives in full sun and lean soils

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Perennial

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Elegant

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Bushy / Mounding

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Early Summer to Autumn

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Achillea Ballerina Flower Seeds for Planting
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Open Pollinated

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Flowering Plant

Achillea Ballerina is a graceful double-flowering yarrow variety valued for its delicate white blooms that resemble miniature pom-poms and its compact, bushy growth. It’s ideal for adding soft texture and long-lasting color to borders, cottage gardens, and pollinator plantings. Easy to grow and low maintenance, this variety also makes excellent fresh or dried flowers

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

Not Applicable

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

40–60 cm

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full Sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Low to Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

USDA Zones 2–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

30–45 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface sow

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Sunny, well-drained soil

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000161212

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Achillea 'Ballerina' be used as a cut flower?

Yes. Its long-lasting flower clusters and sturdy stems make it suitable for fresh bouquets and floral arrangements.

Will Achillea 'Ballerina' continue flowering after deadheading?

Yes. Removing spent flower heads can encourage additional blooms and help extend the flowering season.

Can this variety be planted in cottage-style gardens?

Yes. Its soft white flower clusters blend well with other perennials in cottage gardens, wildflower borders, and naturalistic landscapes.

Does Achillea 'Ballerina' tolerate hot, sunny locations?

Yes. Once established, it performs well in full sun and tolerates periods of dry weather in well-drained soil.

Will the flowers attract butterflies and beneficial insects?

Yes. The nectar-rich blooms are attractive to butterflies, bees, and other pollinating insects throughout the flowering season.

How is Achillea 'Ballerina' different from common yarrow?

Achillea 'Ballerina' is an ornamental cultivar selected for its abundant white flower clusters and refined garden habit, while common yarrow includes naturally occurring forms with more variable characteristics.