Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen' - Yarrow

🌿 Characteristics

Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
Common Name: Yarrow
Scientific Name: Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'
Flower Colour: Cherry rose to bright red in dense umbels
Mature Height: 50 to 70 cm (20 to 28 in)
Mature Width: 45 to 60 cm (18 to 24 in)
Habit: Compact, bushy, and very floriferous
Flowering Period: June to September (prolonged and abundant flowering)
Exposure: Full sun
Water Needs: Moderate to low
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile
Hardiness Zone: Zones 3 to 9
Drought Tolerance: Excellent
Nectar Plant: Yes
Attracts Pollinators: Yes
Toxicity to Animals: Non-toxic

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✂️ Care

Pinch back stems in early summer to encourage dense branching and more abundant flowering. After summer flowering, cut the plant back to 10-15 cm (4-6 inches) from the ground to prepare for winter. Apply an organic mulch around the base to protect the roots and enrich the soil. Divide clumps every 3 to 4 years in spring to maintain vigor and rejuvenate the plant.

Water regularly during the first year to establish a robust root system. Once well-rooted, the plant tolerates dry periods well and requires little maintenance.

Staking is rarely necessary due to its compact and vigorous habit. In autumn, leave the dry stems in place to provide winter interest and protect basal buds.