Achillea (Yarrow Plants)
If you had to design the ideal flower to attract bees and butterflies, you would probably come up with achillea. Its large, flat flower heads covered in tiny blooms make the perfect landing pad for friendly neighbourhood pollinators. Achillea’s tall stems rise from delicately scented, feathery leaves to bring colour and structure to borders and flower bed. Super hardy and easy to grow, our achillea plants have been lovingly grown in the beautiful Herefordshire Hills, and are therefore perfectly used to British garden conditions (unlike many flowers you’ll find on supermarket shelves). They’ll flower right from June to October.
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Achillea FAQs
When is the best time to plant achillea in the UK?
You can plant achillea at any time of year (provided the ground isn’t frozen or waterlogged). The best time for planting achillea is in spring or autumn, which gives the plant plenty of time to establish itself before very hot or cold weather sets in.
Where should I plant achillea in my garden?
The best place for achillea is in a sunny spot where the plants will receive around 6-8 hours of sunlight daily, although they will be fine with a little light shade. Plant your achillea in fertile, well-drained soil and avoid heavy, waterlogged soil, as this can cause root rot.
How often should I water achillea plants?
Water your achillea plant regularly when it’s newly planted. Once it’s established (after about a year) achillea is pretty drought tolerant and will only need watering during hot or dry weather.
Do achillea plants require fertiliser?
Achillea doesn’t usually need feeding unless your soil is particularly poor or your plants are growing slowly. If this sounds familiar, you can help your achillea plants by feeding them annually in the spring with a general purpose fertiliser. Do achillea plants need pruning?
Can I divide achillea plants?
You can divide your achillea in order to get new plants and give the existing ones more space. Do this in spring or autumn by digging up the clumps, separating them into smaller sections and replanting elsewhere.
What are the best companion plants for achillea in the UK?
Achillea goes well with other sun loving perennials like lavender, salvia, rudbeckia, and verbena. They also make great additions to a wildflower meadow or cottage garden planting scheme.
