{"product_id":"achillea-ptarmica-marshmallow","title":"Achillea ptarmica Marshmallow | Sneezewort | Pelleted","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAchillea ptarmica Marshmallow | Sneezewort | Pelleted\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA charming compact perennial producing masses of fully double, snowy-white flowers with a soft, romantic appearance. Achillea ptarmica 'Marshmallow' flowers in its first year from seed without vernalization and is an excellent choice for pots, borders and perennial gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea ptarmica 'Marshmallow'\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as \u003cstrong\u003eSneezewort\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a beautiful compact perennial selected for its abundant \u003cstrong\u003edouble white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e, uniform habit and relatively fast production from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the flat flower heads associated with many traditional Achillea varieties, Marshmallow produces masses of small, \u003cstrong\u003efully double, button-like white blooms\u003c\/strong\u003e. Their delicate appearance makes this variety particularly attractive for romantic, cottage-style and naturalistic garden designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, Marshmallow is capable of \u003cstrong\u003eflowering in the first year without requiring vernalization\u003c\/strong\u003e. Sow from February to April for flowering from approximately May through July under suitable growing conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact plants reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e30 cm in height\u003c\/strong\u003e, making Marshmallow particularly useful for the front of perennial borders, pots and mixed container plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Achillea Marshmallow?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMasses of beautiful \u003cstrong\u003edouble white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact growth habit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlowers in the \u003cstrong\u003efirst year from seed\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vernalization required for first-year flowering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast crop time of approximately 12–14 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for pots and containers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeautiful at the front of perennial 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Avoid prolonged waterlogging, particularly during cooler periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow has relatively high nutrient requirements during active growth, so regular balanced feeding will support strong plants and abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst-Year Flowering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most valuable characteristics of \u003cstrong\u003eAchillea ptarmica 'Marshmallow'\u003c\/strong\u003e is its ability to flower in its first growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003eFastraX perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e, it \u003cstrong\u003edoes not require a cold vernalization period before its first flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder suitable spring production conditions, crop time is approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–14 weeks (84–98 days)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Marshmallow an excellent perennial for gardeners who want flowers relatively quickly from seed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Outdoors\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarshmallow is well suited to outdoor production and can be grown without consistently warm greenhouse conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants prefer \u003cstrong\u003efull sun\u003c\/strong\u003e and a well-drained position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a hardiness range of approximately\u003cstrong\u003e zones 3–9\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eAchillea ptarmica\u003c\/em\u003e is a hardy perennial suitable for a wide range of temperate climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea ptarmica 'Marshmallow'\u003c\/strong\u003e combines \u003cstrong\u003emasses of double snowy-white flowers, compact growth and first-year flowering\u003c\/strong\u003e in an exceptionally versatile perennial. 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