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ACHILLEA
Commonly known as Yarrow
All Flower JUL-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.
Further Reading....
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Butterfly friendly
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Good to know - valuable wildlife plant - hoverflies, bees, butterflies. -
Medicinal Properties - the genus is named after Achilles, the Greek hero, who is said to have known of its wound healing properties. -
Pests & Diseases - aphids possibly, powdery mildew. -
Place of Origin - northern hemisphere. -
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.
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Full sun
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Achillea - Care Guide
Herbaceous Plants - Video Collection
- Dividing Herbaceous Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing Summer Perennials - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dividing summer flowering Hemerocallis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Supporting Plants - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading meconopsis - Video Tip ondemand_video
- Dead heading Delphiniums - Video Tip ondemand_video
Buy Varieties of ACHILLEA
ACHILLEA 'Inca Gold' >
Commonly known as: Yarrow.
Silvery-green foliage and long-lasting golden-orange flowers ageing to bronze
ACHILLEA 'Red Velvet' >
Commonly known as: Yarrow.
Clusters of deep rose-red flowers, each with a tiny pale yellow eye. Keeps colour well
ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke' >
Commonly known as: Yarrow.
Red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
Useful extras...
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
5-Ring grow through support
Supports plants and stops them falling over. Continuous steel rod shaped into 5 rings approx 14cm.
2 options from £14.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Releasable plant supports
90cm high and sold in packs of 3. Each supports multiple stems with quick release.
2 options from £10.95
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Curved border restraints
The border restraints are made from sturdy, solid 6mm galvanised steel wire and powder coated dark olive green, available in a variety of sizes providing strong plant support to stop plants falling across lawns and paths
4 options from £14.50
Harrod Horticulture Plant Supports - Plant & Border Supports
Link stakes
Link stakes plant supports are made from dark olive-green powder coated galvanised steel wire (up to 6mm thick), merge seemlessly into the background.
4 options from £28.00
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)
2 options from £6.00
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
All-purpose Seaweed Stimulant
All-purpose organic concentrated seaweed feed that is a ready to use, derived from sustainable harvested kelp, that can be used on all outdoor and indoor plants, except acid loving plants.
Perfect used in conjunction with Rootgrow™.
Only £7.50
