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A c hYarrow

illea

LONG-FLOWERING and not as invasive as the species, the new ACHILLEA IS ALSO KNOW N as soldiers woundwort, nosebleed
hybrid achilleas will give great pleasure for months. and sanguinary, which reflects its value in herbal medicine.

F E A T U R E S C O N D IT IO N S
Yarrow are vigorous perennials offering Aspect Needs full sun for the best results, but will
heights from 5cm1.2m (2in4ft). The species tolerate some shade for part of the day.
has flattish heads of white flowers and feathery Site Any well-drained soil is suitable.
SUV,

foliage, but cultivars have flowers in a lovely


range of shades, including yellow, pink,
HERBACEOUS apricot and crimson. Flowers are long lasting. G R O W IN G M E T H O D
Yarrow is quick and easy to establish, and may
need to be controlled, however the runners are Propagation Grows easily if established clumps are lifted
quite easy to pull out. Some of the cultivars are and divided in the spring. Plant the vigorous
less invasive than the species. new divisions 20-30cm (8 -1 2in) apart, and
A. filipendulina has flat heads of bright yellow discard the old. New, young plants need
flowers lasting all summer. Selected forms regular watering in prolonged, dry spells, but
have deep or pale yellow blooms. Best planted once established achillea is remarkably
in large drifts, yarrow is ideal for the back of drought tolerant, and needs only an occasional
borders or among annuals. deep drink.
Feeding Apply a complete plant food as growth
commences in spring.
Problems No specific pest or disease problems are known
A c h il l e a at a g lan c e to attack achillea.
Mainly deciduous perennials grown for their attractive, daisy
like summer and autumn flowers. Hardy to 15C (5F).
J an /
FLO W E R IN G
R ecom m ended Varieties
F eb sow ' Achillea Coronation Gold Season The long flowering period lasts throughout
M ar sow ^ Achillea filipendulina summer into early autumn. Regular removal of
A pr transplant ^ Cloth of Gold the spent, fading flower stems will
A. f. Gold Plate significantly prolong blooming.
M ay divide ^
Cutting The flowers are good for cutting because they
J un flowering A. x lewisii King Edward
have a reasonably long vase life. Take handfuls
J uly flowering A. millefolium of cut flowers for the vase as soon as the heads
A ug flowering fij Cerise Queen are fully open. Also excellent for drying.
A. m. Lilac Beauty
Sept flowering
A. m. White Queen
O ct / A F T E R F L O W E R I NG
A. Moonshine
N ov /
A. tomentosa
D ec / Requirements Cut off any spent flower stalks that remain on
the plant in late autumn.

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