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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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Deciduous - linear to lance-shaped, pinnatisect, greyish green leaves
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Yellow - yellow eye -
Height - 60cm (24in) -
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) -
Full sun -
Additional Features - Good to know - - wildlife plant - bees, hoverflies, butterflies. Remove faded flowers to prolong blooming -
Pests & Diseases - aphids, powdery mildew -
Place of origin - garden origin. -
Hardiness - Fully hardy -
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Seasonal Interest - Autumn -
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Soil Conditions - Fertile moist well-drained soil -
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Wildlife - Bee friendly - -
Butterfly friendly
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Achillea - Care Guide
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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)
2 options from £6.00
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.
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Only £7.50
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