Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’)
Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’).
This plant is commonly known as sneezewort ‘The Pearl’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: sneezewort ‘The Pearl’
Scientific name: Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Spreading / Branched
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden, Wildflower meadow, Wildlife Gardens
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
How to plant Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’) – Kor!An (Андрей Корзун), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
Other types of Achillea to consider:
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’ likes to grow in moist but well drained soil.
Sunlight
Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’) should be grown in partial shade places.
Cultivation profiles – Growing Sneezewort ‘The Pearl’ (Achillea ptarmica ‘The Pearl’) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
