Coronation Gold Yarrow and Dianthus Firewitch
Coronation Gold is a very special yarrow because of its history. The plant originated in England and was released in 1953 by Miss Pole at Lye End Nursery. The name refers to Queen Elizabeth the Second’s coronation. Miss Pool’s goal was to create the best upright cultivar of yarrow.
The plants were introduced by Blooms of Bressingham in England. This variety has become a classic and is actually the most popular yarrow around the world.
The tolerant plant adapts to a range of growing conditions. The location of where this is grown has some influence on the plants. For example, in some regions the plant is extremely free flowering, In the Southern states, this might bear a huge number of flowering stems, while in Europe it might only have fifteen stems.
Coronation Gold yarrow is widely grown as a cut flower. This is a hybrid of fern leaf yarrow and another yarrow species.
One of the preferred methods of propagating this plant is to take divisions or cuttings. This is recommended for zones 3 through 9. This yarrow is two to three feet in height with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
This has been described as “the best upright yellow flowered yarrow.” Flowering begins in late spring and continues for three months or more, usually in late May or June, depending on the location.
The blossoms are three to four inches wide. They’ve been compared to shiny golden plates. Compared to the fernleaf yarrow species, Coronation Gold yarrow has better branching habits and is lower growing.
The gray leaves are scented. This plant needs no staking.
Tips on Growing Yarrows
The yarrows are perfect for borders and rock gardens. Tolerant of drought and poor soils, these do best in full sun.
Most need dividing about every three to four years. The exceptions are sneezewort and woolly yarrow. The leaves of yarrows remain attractive throughout the year.
Dianthus Firewitch
Dianthus Firewitch is a type of cheddar pink. It was named the 2006 Perennial of the year. This does best in zones three through eight.
This plant is also recommended or the Lower South. It is a good choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens as well as rock gardens, border, and ground covers.
Dianthus Firewitch forms a neat evergreen mat. The dark blue to blue-silver foliage is narrow and low growing to mounding, and provides beautiful color all year long. It prefers full sun.
This plant originated in Germany. This is typically only six to eight inches tall, but can sometimes be slightly taller. It has a spread of a foot or so.
Dianthus Firewitch blooms during the summer, usually May and June, with a very heavy repeat bloom in the fall. Deadhead to ensure that there will be a repeat bloom. The plant is very free flowering.
The single, scented, solitary blossoms are toothed. They’re frilly and an inch wide. Facing upwards, these are magenta-pink to carmine, or brilliant pink to deep violet-pink.
The plants were introduced by Blooms of Bressingham in England. This variety has become a classic and is actually the most popular yarrow around the world.
The tolerant plant adapts to a range of growing conditions. The location of where this is grown has some influence on the plants. For example, in some regions the plant is extremely free flowering, In the Southern states, this might bear a huge number of flowering stems, while in Europe it might only have fifteen stems.
Coronation Gold yarrow is widely grown as a cut flower. This is a hybrid of fern leaf yarrow and another yarrow species.
One of the preferred methods of propagating this plant is to take divisions or cuttings. This is recommended for zones 3 through 9. This yarrow is two to three feet in height with a spread of 2 to 3 feet.
This has been described as “the best upright yellow flowered yarrow.” Flowering begins in late spring and continues for three months or more, usually in late May or June, depending on the location.
The blossoms are three to four inches wide. They’ve been compared to shiny golden plates. Compared to the fernleaf yarrow species, Coronation Gold yarrow has better branching habits and is lower growing.
The gray leaves are scented. This plant needs no staking.
Tips on Growing Yarrows
The yarrows are perfect for borders and rock gardens. Tolerant of drought and poor soils, these do best in full sun.
Most need dividing about every three to four years. The exceptions are sneezewort and woolly yarrow. The leaves of yarrows remain attractive throughout the year.
Dianthus Firewitch
Dianthus Firewitch is a type of cheddar pink. It was named the 2006 Perennial of the year. This does best in zones three through eight.
This plant is also recommended or the Lower South. It is a good choice for butterfly and hummingbird gardens as well as rock gardens, border, and ground covers.
Dianthus Firewitch forms a neat evergreen mat. The dark blue to blue-silver foliage is narrow and low growing to mounding, and provides beautiful color all year long. It prefers full sun.
This plant originated in Germany. This is typically only six to eight inches tall, but can sometimes be slightly taller. It has a spread of a foot or so.
Dianthus Firewitch blooms during the summer, usually May and June, with a very heavy repeat bloom in the fall. Deadhead to ensure that there will be a repeat bloom. The plant is very free flowering.
The single, scented, solitary blossoms are toothed. They’re frilly and an inch wide. Facing upwards, these are magenta-pink to carmine, or brilliant pink to deep violet-pink.
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