A remarkably versatile perennial, Achillea millefolium New Vintage Violet has fern-like feathery green foliage beneath clusters of dazzling violet flowers with a cream-coloured centre. A wonderful variety of Yarrow, this plant will add interest and colour that lasts throughout the summer and into autumn.
Not only beautiful, but a wonderful way to attract bees and other pollinators into your garden, this variety has earned a place in the Royal Horticultural Society Plants for Pollinators Collection. A joy to grow and admire, it will also flourish with minimal care so is perfect for adding low-maintenance interest to flowerbeds and borders, as well as wildlife gardens attracting a host of beneficial insects.
To get the best display from Achillea millefolium New Vintage Violet, plant it in a bright and sunny spot in free draining soil. Remember to deadhead throughout the flowering season to encourage a new flush of flowers. You can then sit back and admire the slender stems and vibrant blooms that sway in the breeze, adding movement and beauty year after year.
Plant details
- Pot size: 2-Litre
- Flower colour: Pink with a cream centre
- Foliage colour: Green
- Sunlight: Full sun
- Flowering period: July, August, September, October
- Plant type: Perennial
- Hardiness: Full hardy
- Soil type: Any moist but free draining
- Ultimate plant growth: Height: 0.5m x Spread: 0.5m
All measurements are approximate.