Achillea 'Desert Eve Red'
Wonderful red and yellow combo
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Achillea 'Desert Eve Red'
- This achillea, also known by its common name yarrow, is simply delightful, there's no other word for it!
- The flowers, which extend from the end of spring right through to the autumn, are a glorious shade of cerise with accompanying cheery yellow eyes.
- Easygoing and fully hardy, this plant will grow in a range of soil conditions and requires very little by way of ongoing care. It's the ultimate no-fuss plant.
- Achillea is on the Royal Horticultural Society's Plants for Pollinators list, which indicates its benefits to pollinating insects like bees and butterflies.
- Please note: this page includes selected AI-assisted imagery for illustrative purposes.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
This plant typically reaches a height and spread of 30cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' requires full sun for at least six hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' does not strictly need pruning, but regular deadheading will encourage more flowering. Cut the plant back to the base in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Achillea 'Desert Eve Red' is hardy throughout most of the UK even in severe winters (H6), withstanding temperatures down to -20°C.
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