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    ACHILLEA
    ACHILLEA
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    ACHILLEA

    Commonly known as Goosewort, Sneezewort

    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.

    Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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    • Good to know
      The natural form was once used to make a kind of snuff. Wildlife plant - bees, hoverflies, butterflies.
    • Pests & Diseases
      Aphids possibly, powdery mildew.
    • Place of origin
      Europe, western Asia.
    • Height
      80-100cm (32-39in)
    • Spread
      60cm (24in)
    • Herbaceous
      Rhizomatous perennial. Linear-lance-shaped finely toothed dark green leaves.Flower heads in loose clusters 2-10cms (¾-4in) across.
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
    • Butterfly friendly
    • Mature Size
      80-100cm (32-39in)
      		 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
        60cm (24in)
      		  
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    varieties
    ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
    Ivory-white flowers turning yellow as they age
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACHILLEA 'Cerise Queen'
    Cerise pink everlasting flowers
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACHILLEA 'Cloth of Gold'
    Bright gold, dries well
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACHILLEA 'Credo'
    Creamy yellow flowers and finely cut leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACHILLEA 'Inca Gold'
    Silvery-green foliage and long-lasting golden-orange flowers ageing to bronze
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
    Sulphur yellow, very floriferous
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from summer 2026
    Could be any time, June through to end August. This is not a guaranteed date but an estimate and subject to availability.
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    ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
    Terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
    Red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

    Useful extras...

    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
    £6.50
    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
    £8.50
    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    Afterplant - Grow Your Own
    AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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