Achillea 'New Vintage Red'
Landing pads for the bees!
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Hereford
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Achillea 'New Vintage Red'
- Tall sturdy stems topped with large, flat heads of crimson red flowers with a white eye and feathery, grey-green foliage
- Ideal for a wildlife garden due to the flat flower heads which act as landing pads for hungry bees to refuel
- A hardy and long flowering perennial plant which grows up to 50cm high and is easy to grow and care for
- Plant mid-border in a cottage garden, prairie border or even a patio pot
- Flowers from June to October
- Traditional border perennial prized for colour and height
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Achillea 'New Vintage Red' thrives in 30 cm pots, being very drought-tolerant and happy in temperatures up to 30°C.
How big does it get?
Achillea 'New Vintage Red' typically reaches a mature height of 35 cm and a spread of 35 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Achillea 'New Vintage Red' requires full sun to flourish.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Achillea 'New Vintage Red' prefers well-drained, sandy or chalky soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Once established, Achillea 'New Vintage 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 'New Vintage 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 'New Vintage 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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