Achillea Red Velvet
Achillea Red Velvet

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Achillea Red Velvet
Achillea millefolium Red Velvet (Yarrow) is a unique and stunning tall flowering perennial. With its feathery dark green leaves and clump forming, spreading habit, this plant produces large flat flower heads in a beautiful cerise colour throughout the summer. The flower heads are made up of tiny daisy-like flowers without ray petals, creating a solid and close array. These flowers are long-lasting and perfect for cutting and drying for winter arrangements.
- Height: Easily maintained to 60cm
- Spread: Easily maintained to 50cm
- Foliage Colour: Feathery, silvery/grey
- Flower Colour: Reddish with yellow centers
- Soil Type: Moist, well drained, sandy, loam
- Position: Full Sun
- Hardiness: Hardy once established in a sheltered spot, H7 (down to -20)
- Type: Semi-Evergreen, a tuft of foliage stays over winter
This hardy plant can easily reach a height of 60cm and a spread of 50cm. Its foliage is feathery and silvery/grey, while the flowers are reddish with yellow centers. Achillea Red Velvet thrives in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained, sandy, and loamy soil. Once established in a sheltered spot, it is hardy and can withstand temperatures down to -20 degrees Celsius.
Achillea Red Velvet is a semi-evergreen plant, with a tuft of foliage that stays over winter. It is available in either a 9cm pot or 2 Litre pot. This plant is not only beautiful but also useful, as it keeps a low covering of foliage through winter. It belongs to the Achillea genus, with many garden-worthy plants coming from the species millefolium.
Native to Europe, West Asia, and the Himalayas, Achillea millefolium is also naturalized in North America, Australia, and New Zealand. It is commonly found in meadows and dry grassy places. This plant pairs well with other garden plants, especially Alchemilla mollis, Salvia nemorosa, Echinacea purpurea, and soft grasses like Stipa tenuissima. It truly shines in prairie plantings and can have multiple flowerings if trimmed regularly. Achillea Red Velvet is drought tolerant and can thrive in various soil types, making it a versatile and low-maintenance addition to any garden.
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