Achillea Millefolium Seeds 'Common Yarrow'

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Catalogue Code: 30211085

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This native wildflower is great for wildlife-friendly gardens, with long stems bearing flattened white flowerheads that are loved by hoverflies and other pollinators. It’s also drought-tolerant and good in poor soils.

Key Features

Loved by pollinators
Hardy perennial

Pack Contents: 500 Seeds

Height: 50cm

Description

Pollinator-friendly white flowerheads
Drought tolerant
Grows well in poor soils
Ideal for wildlife-friendly gardens

This native British wildflower is great for wildlife-friendly gardens, with long stems bearing flattened white flowerheads that are loved by hoverflies and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant and good in poor soils, Achillea millefolium is ideal for cottage gardens and informal planting.

Sow indoors

Feb-May, Aug- Oct: Sow seeds on to the surface of pre-watered compost, but don't cover them. Keep warm, around 20°C and keep moist, but not wet. Allow 1-2 weeks for germination.

Growing on

When large enough to handle, pot on into 8cm pots and grow on at a minimum temperature of 10°C.

Plant out

Gradually accustom plants to outside conditions for 2-3 weeks before planting out when danger of frost has passed. Allow 40cm between plants.

Aftercare

Cut back in autumn after the plant dies back. Divide clumps every 3-4 years. Flowers can be cut for use fresh or dried.

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Growing Calendar

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