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ACHILLEA 'Red Velvet'
Commonly known as Yarrow
Clusters of deep rose-red flowers, each with a tiny pale yellow eye. Keeps colour well
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Yellow - yellow eye
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Height - 60cm (24in)
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Spread - 60cm (24in)
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Herbaceous - Early in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch. - rhizomatous, mat-forming perennial. produces flowers in flat corymbs 7-10cm (3-4in) across
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Very hardy - Hardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F)
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Full sun
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Additional Features - Good to know - wildlife plant. Attracts insects
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Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew
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Place of origin - garden origin.
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Hardiness - Fully hardy
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn
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Summer
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife - Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Achillea - Care Guide
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