Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full sun
Aspect:
South facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' bears informal heads of semi-double, pure, button-like white daisies. Similar in habit to gypsophila, it’s perfect for growing in an informal or cottage garden scheme, or as a foil for more colourful plants. It makes a wonderful cut flower. It’s particularly attractive to hoverflies.

For best results, grow Achillea ptarmica 'The Pearl' in full sun in well-drained soil. Cut back faded blooms to prolong flowering. Divide clumps every three to five years, and never allow plants to become waterlogged.

Plant calendar

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Sowyesyes
Plantyesyes
Flowersyesyesyes
Divideyesyesyesyes
Pruneyes

Achillea ‘The pearl’ and wildlife

Achillea ‘The pearl’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/​Moths
Butterflies/​Moths
Is known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators

Is Achillea ‘The pearl’ poisonous?

Achillea ‘The pearl’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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