Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

yarrow

• Position: full sun
• Soil: moist, well-drained, non acidic
• Rate of Growth: fast-growing
• Flowering period: May to August
• Hardiness: fully hardy
  
  The flattened, rosy-red flowerheads are held on upright stems above the aromatic fern-like foliage throughout summer. This cultivar is said to have a good resistance to colour fade. Best in full sun in the middle rank of the border. Achilleas will attract many beneficial insects including bees, butterflies and hoverflies to the garden.
  
  
• Garden care: Protect from slugs. Stake using twiggy stems before the flowers appear. Cut back after first flowering to encourage secondary flush in late summer/early autumn. Old clumps can be revived by lifting, splitting and replanting in spring.
  
  
  • Eventual Height: 0.6m
  • Eventual Spread: 0.5m
  Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet' - yarrow Deep red, flat heads of flowers and feathery foliage