Achillea millefolium 'Lilac Beauty'
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- 2 litre pot
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- Position: full sun
- Soil: moderately fertile, well-drained soil
- Rate of growth: fast
- Flowering period: May to August
- Hardiness: fully hardy
This beautiful achillea produces a profusion of rosy lilac flowers, which fade slightly with age to a lavender pink.
Best in full sun in the middle rank of the border, where it will associate well with the dark spires of Salvia nemorosa cultivars and any of the Nepeta species. Its flattened flowerheads provide the perfect ‘landing pads' for many beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
Best in full sun in the middle rank of the border, where it will associate well with the dark spires of Salvia nemorosa cultivars and any of the Nepeta species. Its flattened flowerheads provide the perfect ‘landing pads' for many beneficial insects, including bees, butterflies and hoverflies.
Achillea prefer well-drained soil and can suffer during very wet winters. To protect plants that are susceptible to rot in wet winter conditions, ensure they are planted in well-draining soil and consider adding grit or sand to the surrounding planting area to improve drainage. Raise beds or plant in containers if necessary, and avoid spots where water collects. If wet conditions are unavoidable, consider using a cloche or cold frame to shield the plants from excessive moisture.
In exposed positions stake using bamboo canes or brushwood before the flowers appear.
Cut down to the ground in late winter, but resist the urge to do this earlier, as the seed heads offer a food source for birds and are attractive in low winter light.
Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn or early spring.
In exposed positions stake using bamboo canes or brushwood before the flowers appear.
Cut down to the ground in late winter, but resist the urge to do this earlier, as the seed heads offer a food source for birds and are attractive in low winter light.
Lift and divide large clumps in late autumn or early spring.