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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.

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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
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    ACHILLEA 'Credo'
    Creamy yellow flowers and finely cut leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Estimated availability autumn 2026 Any time SEPT-DEC
    Not yet confirmed. Could be any time between September and December.
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    ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
    Sulphur yellow, very floriferous
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
    Terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50
    Available again from OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2026
    Dispatch will take place anytime from early October through to late November as stock becomes available.
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    ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
    Red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £13.50

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    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
    £6.00
    Large - 360gram sachet
    £12.00
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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.
    1ltr
    £8.50
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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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
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