Achillea 'Summerwine'
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Flattened flowerheads with masses of small, white-eyed wine-red flowers that appear over a long period in summer. They are held high...
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Plant description
Flattened flowerheads with masses of small, white-eyed wine-red flowers that appear over a long period in summer. They are held high on tall stems above the ferny foliage, helping to attract beneficial insects including bees into the garden.
Tolerant of drought once established, 'Summerwine' is a sun-loving plant that looks great in the herbaceous border, and it mixes well with ornamental grasses. It also makes an excellent cut flower.
Tolerant of drought once established, 'Summerwine' is a sun-loving plant that looks great in the herbaceous border, and it mixes well with ornamental grasses. It also makes an excellent cut flower.
Eventual height & spread
Plant features
Position
Full sun
Rate of growth
Fast-growing
Soil
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness
Fully hardy
How to care for Achillea Summerwine:
Achillea prefer well-drained soil and can suffer during very wet winters. To protect plants that are susceptible to rot in wet winter conditions, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil and consider adding grit or sand to the surrounding planting area to improve drainage. Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
In exposed positions, stake using bamboo canes or brushwood before the flowers appear.
Cut down to the ground in late winter, but resist the urge to do this earlier, as the seed heads offer a food source for birds and are attractive in low winter light.
Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn or early spring.
In exposed positions, stake using bamboo canes or brushwood before the flowers appear.
Cut down to the ground in late winter, but resist the urge to do this earlier, as the seed heads offer a food source for birds and are attractive in low winter light.
Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn or early spring.
Please note:
This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
