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    ACHILLEA
    © Burncoose Nurseries, all pictures for illustrative purposes only.
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    ACHILLEA

    Commonly known as Yarrow

    All Flower JUN-SEP

    Genus of about 85 species of mainly deciduous perennials from temperate regions of the northern hemisphere.

    Recognised as yarrow or milfoil and named by Linnaeus after Achilles most produce numerous daisy-like flat flowerheads.

    New cultivars and hybrids are appearing regularly. They combine well with grasses, make good cut-flowers and the seedheads are decorative in winter light.

    Natives are represented by A. millefolium, yarrow and A. ptarmica, sneezeweed.

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    • Good to know
      Valuable wildlife plant - hoverflies, bees, butterflies.
    • Herbaceous
      Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.
      Mainly deciduous perennials.
    Planting Tips and Care Advice
    Achillea - Care Guide
    Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
    Planting Combinations

    Varieties
    ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
    Ivory-white flowers turning yellow as they age
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    Available again FEB 2025
    fresh stock in late winter
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    ACHILLEA 'Cerise Queen'
    Cerise pink everlasting flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Cloth of Gold'
    Bright gold, dries well
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Credo'
    Creamy yellow flowers and finely cut leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Inca Gold'
    Silvery-green foliage and long-lasting golden-orange flowers ageing to bronze
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
    Sulphur yellow, very floriferous
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Red Velvet'
    Clusters of deep rose-red flowers, each with a tiny pale yellow eye. Keeps colour well
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
    Terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
    ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
    Red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50

    Useful extras...

    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
    Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
    Small - 60g sachet
    £3.00
    Medium - 150gm sachet - inc c&p
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet - inc c&p
    £12.00
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Tomatoes
    AFTER PLANT TOMATO FEED Liquid Concentrate with Bio stimulant is a high potash liquid concentrate containing seaweed extract, plant derived amino acids and other nutrients specifically formulated to benefit tomatoes and greenhouse plants.
    1ltr
    £8.00
    Vermin & Pest Control
    Slug Pellets
    Slug killer blue mini pellets are easy to use and give effective control of slugs and snails. Ideal in garden, conservatory or greenhouse.
    800g - Free c&p
    £6.50
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