Achillea millifolium Red/Pink selections (yarrow)
 
Family: Asteraceae
Hardy Perennial
 
Light Preference: Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Preference:  Moist well drained soil
Height: 80cm
Growth Habit: lush spreading clump with tall flat headed flower clusters
Flowering season: Summer
Planting Use: Cottage Gardens, textural borders, prairie/meadow gardens, cut flower
 
Description: These are propagations from my preferred cutting selections in the red and pink range, derived originally from the ‘Summer berries’ mix.  A vigorous, hardy perennial that forms a spreading clump of finely toothed feathery dark green leaves.  Produces flat umbels of tiny daisies like flowers in the summer.  
 
Achillea prefers full sun to part shade and moist well drained soil, though is not fussy and spreads readily.  Dividing when dormant every 3 years to multiply and maintain vigour is worthwhile. 
 
Notes on Cutting: Achillea is  beautiful in wildflower bouquets. Often given a bad reputation for wilting, the trick with Achillea is to pick in the cool of the day and when all flowers are fully open and pollen is visible. Cut off any un-open side shoots as these will wilt. If you cut back hard after the first flower flush and fertilise, you can often get a second flush of flowers.
 
Supplied in 1L recycled plastic pots