Achillea millefolium Red
Achillea millefolium red x 3
Bare roots
3 perennial plants
Cutflowers
£5.75
Out of stock
SKU
B09571
Achillea millefolium or Yarrow is a very strong, colourful herbaceous perennial plant producing masses of red/orange dazzling flower heads...
Achillea millefolium or Yarrow is a very strong, colourful herbaceous perennial plant producing masses of red/orange dazzling flower heads irresistible to butterflies and bees; it spreads slowly into large clumps. It is very easy to grow and drought tolerant once established. The flowers are excellent for in both fresh and dried flower arrangements.
- 3 x Achillea millefolium Red
Botanical name | Achillea millefolium Red |
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Category | Achillea |
Delivered as | Bare roots |
Qty | 3x |
Flowers | Yes |
Flower period | Summer |
Fragrant | No |
Cutflowers | Yes |
Flower colour | Red |
Fruits | No |
Edible | No |
Location | Sunny |
Hardy | Yes |
Hardiness | -15 celsius |
Ground Covering | No |
Naturalizing | No |
Plant spacing | 30cm |
Plant Depthrośliny | 10cm |
Preferred Soil | Any soil |
Fully grown in | 2 years |
Full grown height | 40cm - 60cm |
Mature width | 30cm - 40cm |
Poisonous | No |
USP | Cutflower |
How to take care of Achillea millefolium red x 3
Due to the height of Achillea millefolium red they’re suitable for the back of borders. Achillea millefolium red are easy to grow plants with no special requirements. Plant Achillea millefolium red in a well-drained soil in a sunny location, space them according to the instruction on the bag because they can become invasive. Stake the plants if planted in a windy location. Achillea millefolium red may suffer from mildew or root rot if soil is not well-drained. Water frequently after planting! Once the Achillea millefolium red become established, they’re drought resistant and rather tough plants. Apply fertilizer in early summer. Cut Achillea millefolium red down to ground level in autumn. Achillea millefolium red has a relatively short life, but may be prolonged by dividing the plant every other year in autumn or spring, and replant immediately.
Please soak the bare roots for 12-18 hours (do not exceed 24 hours). This allows them to take up the maximum amount of water without doing any injury to the plant.
For additional instructions see product packaging.