Achillea 'Milly Rock Red'
Bold Scarlet border favourite
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Achillea 'Milly Rock Red'
- Dozens of little scarlet flowers rising from feathery foliage
- Flowers all summer and into autumn
- Fantastic feature plant for pots
- Edible flowers and leaves
- Easy to grow and care for
- Perfect for pollinators
What to expect
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Habit
Hardiness
Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' thrives in 30 cm pots, being very drought-tolerant and happy in temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' typically reaches a mature height of 30 cm and a spread of 30 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' is quite drought-tolerant and only requires watering every 10 to 14 days, providing around 1.5 cm of water, though it will appreciate a thorough soaking when temperatures exceed 25°C.
Will this plant need pruning?
No strict pruning is required, but Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' generally benefits from deadheading faded flowers to encourage further blooming and cutting back dead foliage in late autumn or early spring.
How hardy is this plant?
Achillea 'Milly Rock Red' is fully hardy with an RHS rating of H7, surviving temperatures below -20°C, and is hardy across all UK regions.
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