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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.
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Height80-100cm (32-39in) -
Spread60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Rhizomatous perennial. Linear-lance-shaped finely toothed dark green leaves.Flower heads in loose clusters 2-10cms (¾-4in) across.
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Additional Features
Good to knowThe natural form was once used to make a kind of snuff. Wildlife plant - bees, hoverflies, butterflies.
Pests & DiseasesAphids possibly, powdery mildew.
Place of originEurope, western Asia. -
Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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WildlifeButterfly friendly
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Buy Varieties of ACHILLEA
ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
Yarrow
ivory-white flowers turning yellow as they age
ACHILLEA 'Cerise Queen'
Yarrow
cerise pink everlasting flowers
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Cloth of Gold'
Yarrow
bright gold, dries well
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Credo'
Yarrow
creamy yellow flowers and finely cut leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Inca Gold'
Yarrow
silvery-green foliage and long-lasting golden-orange flowers ageing to bronze
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
Yarrow
sulphur yellow, very floriferous
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Red Velvet'
Yarrow
clusters of deep rose-red flowers, each with a tiny pale yellow eye. Keeps colour well
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
Yarrow
terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
Yarrow
red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
Gift-wrapping available
MULTIBUY Any 3+ for £12.00 each
£12.50 each
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Wildflower Mini Meadow
Creates a mini-meadow for attracting bees, butterflies and bugs to your garden.
200g sachet which will cover 3 square metres. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi.
2 options from £7.00
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.
Only £6.50
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
3 options from £3.00
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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.
Only £8.00
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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
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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.
Only £8.00
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