Description of yarrow varieties, planting, cultivation and care

Decorative varieties of yarrow are planted in the garden. Large inflorescences and carved leaves combine well with other flowering perennials. The herbaceous plant can grow in partial shade and on any soil. The popularity of yarrow is growing. It is increasingly grown in garden plots.

general information

Yarrow has a well-developed rhizome consisting of branched rods. The shoots are straight, branch little, become woody in the lower part, and grow from 15 to 100 cm in height. The leaves are alternate, pinnately dissected, green, gray or gray-green in color.

Corymbose inflorescences form on the tops of stems and bloom in mid-summer. They consist of a large number of small baskets (size 3-20 mm). The middle of the basket is formed by tubular bisexual yellow-gray flowers. They are framed by reed flowers and are characterized by a mixture of colors. The outer petals are white, pink, yellow, and lilac.

Types and varieties of yarrow

The genus of yarrow is represented by 150 species. He is part of the Astrov family. A perennial herbaceous plant grows naturally in many regions of Russia. Breeders are working on developing new ornamental varieties. The height of the garden perennial stem is 20-120 cm, the color of the baskets is lemon, golden, white, pink.

Yarrow

The species grows in the steppe, pine forest, and on mountain slopes. It can be found in Western Siberia, in the southern regions of Russia, in the foothills of the Caucasus. The perennial bushes are not striking in height; they do not exceed 70 cm.

The entire length of the stems is covered with pinnately dissected leaves of gray-green color. In the root zone they are ovoid. In June, snow-white inflorescences-baskets bloom. They are dense and large.

Advantages of the type:

• frost-resistant, not afraid of 30 °C frost;
• does not spread;
• blooms early.

Yarrow large-headed

It is found naturally in the Far East, in Japan, and grows in meadows. The length of the stems is 60 cm. They are covered with double-serrate, lanceolate leaves. The shape of the baskets is hemispherical, the color is white. The large-headed species of perennial blooms in August.

Yarrow meadowsweet

The meadowsweet variety of perennial is found in the Caucasus and Central Asia. The plant is tall - 1.2 m. The stems are covered with lacy gray-green leaves. Flat corymbose inflorescences consist of small baskets (5 mm), formed by yellow tubular flowers and golden marginal ones. The inflorescences reach 13 cm in cross section and bloom in July.

The following varieties are suitable for amateur floriculture:

• Parker;
• Schwellenburg;
• Moonshine.

Yarrow ptarmika

The decorative species grows in natural conditions in the European part of Russia and was cultivated in the 16th century. In dry years, the stems grow up to 35-55 cm, in favorable weather conditions - up to 100 cm. The erect shoots of the herbaceous perennial are covered with pointed serrated leaves. The length of the solid leaf plates is 2-6 cm.

Flowering can last 1-2 months. Thyroid inflorescences bloom at the end of June. They are assembled from baskets whose diameter is 10-17 mm. Terry varieties of ptarmika are grown in gardens:

• Pearl Blapunkt;
• Perris White;
• Stephanie (new);
• Boule des Neiges.

Yarrow tomentosa

The species is found in Western Siberia and the southern regions of Eastern Europe. Flower growers plant felt varieties in rock gardens. Low bushes (15 cm), growing, form a carpet. The diameter of one plant can reach up to 45 cm.

Silvery leaves are pinnately dissected with pubescence. In winter, they hug the ground and do not die. Yellow-lemon baskets are collected in corymbose inflorescences. Their diameter reaches 7 cm. The Aurea variety is popular among amateur gardeners.

Yarrow

The variety is widespread everywhere. Used as a medicinal and ornamental plant. Stems are straight (0.8 m). The leaves are alternate, sessile at the top, with stalks at the bottom. Leaf blades are pinnately dissected.

The baskets are small (7 mm), formed by tubular yellow flowers and ligulate pink, white or purple flowers. The variety blooms for almost 2 months. The inflorescences bloom in July and fade on August 10-15.

The following varieties are grown on private plots:

• Terracotta;
• Cerise Queen;
• White Beauty;
• Summervine.

Garden yarrow

Perennial golden yarrow is grown in gardens and winter greenhouses. Flowering shoots of tall varieties are used in bouquets. The yellow garden look looks especially impressive in group plantings. Garden varieties are used as dried flowers; long flower stalks are included in dry winter bouquets.

Decorative yarrow

Decorative varieties of herbaceous perennials were obtained during breeding work. Main characteristics of cultural forms:

• stem length 70 cm;
• basket size 3 mm;
• diameter of inflorescences 20 cm.

Yarrow Pearl Oyster

Early flowering is the main advantage of the variety. When sown with seeds, the herbaceous perennial blooms in the first year of life. Terry inflorescences resemble white pearls. They envelop compact bushes (65-75 cm) in a snow-white cloud.

Yarrow Cherry Queen

Medium-sized perennial. The stems grow up to 80 cm during the season. The plant has a strong root system. It grows quickly, taking over the territory. The corymbose inflorescences are cherry-red, bloom in August, and consist of many small flowers.

Yarrow Red Velvet

The height of the perennial is 80 cm. It prefers the sun, but can grow in light partial shade.Carmine-red inflorescences bloom in June. Flowering continues until August.

Yarrow paprika

Refers to the species of common yarrow. It blooms for 45 days, the first red inflorescences bloom in June. The center of the baskets is yellow. The stems are 45-60 cm long, covered with alternate, pinnately dissected leaves. The variety winters well.

Double yarrow Dew drop

The perennial remains decorative all summer. Blooms luxuriously. Bushes 60 cm high during flowering are abundantly covered with snow-white inflorescences (12 cm), consisting of terry baskets. Flowering lasts from June to October.

Yarrow naked

The species is very rare. You can meet the perennial only in the Donetsk steppe. The length of the erect, branched shoots is 20-40 cm. They are covered with separate, serrated leaves. The color of the baskets is yellow, they are collected in apical inflorescences.

Yarrow Madison

Garden perennial with straight stems 50-70 cm high, covered with beautiful openwork leaves. In July, dense inflorescences (15 cm) of different colors form at the tops of the shoots. Flowering lasts until August. The perennial winters well and can grow in partial shade.

Asian yarrow

Low-growing appearance. The maximum length of the stem is 60 cm. In nature, Asian yarrow grows on the coast of the Sea of ​​Okhotsk. It blooms from July to August, pleasing with beautiful purple inflorescences. They consist of small baskets (3 mm).

Alpine yarrow

Low-growing perennial (30-75 cm) with a short rhizome, straight, pubescent stems. Leaves are linear-lanceolate, sessile. The shape of the inflorescence is corymbose. It is formed by semi-ovoid white baskets. Inflorescences bloom in July, flowering lasts until September.

Yarrow ageratofolia

This species is used as a ground cover plant. Bushes covered with light gray leaves (15 cm high) grow well on poor, rocky soil. The low-growing, unpretentious perennial is planted on alpine hills and in rockeries.

The perennial is decorative not only during flowering from July to August. Small bushes are good in spring and autumn. Herbaceous plants are decorated with narrow-lanceolate leaves with white pubescence. Snow-white baskets measuring 2.5 cm.

Yarrow New Vintage Red

The variety is recommended to be planted in sunny areas of the garden. It tolerates frosty winters (-29 °C). The inflorescences bloom in June. New Vintage Red continues to bloom until August. Variety characteristics:

• height 30-35 cm;
• bush diameter 25-30 cm;
• The color of the baskets is red, the center is cream.

Planting and caring for yarrow

The ornamental crop grows on any type of soil and develops best at pH values ​​of 6-7 units. When choosing a location, take into account the light-loving nature of the perennial and its aggressiveness. He quickly develops the surrounding areas.

Fertilizing is carried out in the spring. Mineral fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium are applied. Organic yarrow is contraindicated. In summer, the perennial is watered once a week if there is no rain.

Once every 4 years, adult bushes are replanted. They are doing this in the spring. In summer, faded flower stalks are trimmed. Timely pruning preserves the plant's decorative appearance and reduces the likelihood of self-seeding.

For medicinal purposes, flowering plants and their upper parts are cut off. Before frost, the stems are shortened to 10 cm, and the soil is mulched with humus. In regions with little snow, a flower bed with perennials is covered with lutrasil.

Flower growers obtain new varieties by growing them from seeds through sowing in open ground or seedlings. When to plant is indicated on the seed packet. Seedlings are sown in early to mid-February. Already in April, the seedlings are ready to be transplanted into open ground.

Yarrow propagation

You should not propagate perennials with your own seeds. Seedlings do not retain varietal characteristics; plants degenerate over time. Gardeners practice vegetative methods of propagation. In autumn and spring - by dividing the bush, in summer - by green cuttings.

In summer, the tops of the shoots are cut off. For rooting in partial shade, a ridge is built. Sand, humus, and peat are added to the soil. Before planting, cuttings are treated with a growth stimulator. Seedlings of herbaceous perennials are transplanted to a permanent place after the roots have formed.

Divide 3-year-old bushes in spring or autumn. They dig them up by the roots, cut them into pieces and plant the sections in a new place. The bush grows in one place for no more than 3 years.

Partners for yarrow

In the garden, the herbaceous perennial fits well into garden compositions. There are many use cases. This allows for a wide range of colors and different heights of stems of varietal varieties.

Sage can be considered an ideal neighbor. This culture is also unpretentious and retains its decorative effect for a long time. Against the dark background of sage, bright inflorescences look especially bright.

The varietal perennial is planted next to sun-loving, flowering plants. The color of the flowers does not matter. Suitable neighbors would be decorative tall cereal crops, rudbeckia, catnip, and lavender.

All types of perennials have a special property. They enrich the soil with sulfur. This must be taken into account when choosing neighbors.Ornamental crops that respond well to sulfur compounds should be planted next to it.