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ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
Commonly known as Yarrow
Ivory-white flowers turning yellow as they age
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DeciduousLinear to lance-shaped, pinnatisect, greyish green leaves
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Cream -
Height60cm (24in) -
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.Vigorous perennial. Forms a mat of dark green leaves
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Very hardyHardy in the severest continental climates including exposed upland locations in the UK. Plant can withstand temperatures < -20 (-4°F) -
Full sun
ACHILLEA 'Alabaster'
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Additional Features
Good to knowWildlife plant - bees, hoverflies, butterflies
Pests & DiseasesAphids possibly, powdery mildew
Place of originNorthern hemisphere. A cultivar of A. millefolium -
Garden Location/ConditionsBorderCottage garden
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HardinessFully hardy
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Seasonal InterestAutumnSummer
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Soil ConditionsFertile moist well-drained soil
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Wildlife
Bee friendlyButterfly friendly
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Useful extras...
Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
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AFTER PLANT GROW YOUR OWN seaweed is ready to use liquid concentrate that was specially formulated be used on all edible plants.
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Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
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3 options from £3.00
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Rootgrow Ericoid mycorrhizal fungi
This specially adapted Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi will boost the growth of acid-loving plants like rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers and blueberries.
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Only £7.50
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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.
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Improves vegetable, fruit and flower quality. Blood, Fish and Bone
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