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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
      Early 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.
    • 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
    £12.50
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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
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    Despatch will be anytime during November or December as stock becomes available. Bareroot hedging and roses can be delayed by unfavourable weather conditions.
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    ACHILLEA 'Moonshine'
    Sulphur yellow, very floriferous
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    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
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    ACHILLEA 'Terracotta'
    Terracotta fading to softer tones with silvery leaves
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50
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    ACHILLEA 'Walther Funcke'
    Red with yellow centres ageing to creamy yellow
     
    1.5 to 2 Litre
    £12.50

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    Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
    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.
    3m²
    £7.00
    10m²
    £15.50
    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™.
    1 ltr
    £8.50
    Vermin & Pest Control
    SB Plant Invigorator
    This is a non-biological non-chemical plant insecticide and mildewcide. Works against the physical motion of the insect. Perfect for all plants and edible crops.
    500 ml
    £8.00
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