Achillea 'Terracotta'
Fiery peachy-orange flat blooms
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Achillea 'Terracotta'
- Set your summer garden ablaze with the phenomenal, shifting, warm earthy tones of this spectacular, highly architectural, flat-topped perennial.
- Achillea 'Terracotta' opens a vibrant, fiery peachy-orange and beautifully fades to a soft, glowing golden-yellow, creating a breathtaking, multi-tonal display.
- This achillea features incredibly ornamental, finely cut, silvery-green, fern-like foliage that provides fantastic, highly textured interest long before the flowers appear.
- It is phenomenally drought-tolerant and thrives in baking sun and poor soils, making it an indispensable, zero-fuss hero for modern gravel gardens.
- An absolute magnet for butterflies and an outstanding, long-lasting dried cut flower, it brings effortless, structural charm to any vibrant planting scheme.
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Will this grow in my garden?
Can I grow this in a pot?
Yes, Achillea 'Terracotta' grows well in pots with regular watering during dry spells.
How big does it get?
Achillea 'Terracotta' typically reaches a mature height of 80 cm and a spread of 60 cm.
How much sunlight does this need?
Achillea 'Terracotta' requires full sun for at least 6 hours a day.
What kind of soil does this plant prefer?
Achillea 'Terracotta' prefers well-drained, moderately fertile soil.
How much watering does this plant need?
Achillea 'Terracotta' needs about 2.5 centimetres of water per week, keeping the soil evenly moist.
Will this plant need pruning?
Achillea 'Terracotta' 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 'Terracotta' is fully hardy (H7), enduring temperatures below -20°C. It thrives uniformly across all regions of the UK without the need for winter protection.
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