
The flattened heads of bright cerise flowers are held high on tall stems, hovering above, and contrasting beautifully with, the ferny grey-green foliage.
A long-flowering perennial, which like other achilleas, becomes drought tolerant once established, 'Cerise Queen' fades to pale pink, sometimes even white as the flowers age and works well in a sunny spot and makes a great partner for ornamental grasses.
Attractive to beneficial insects, it also makes a lovely cut flower.
A long-flowering perennial, which like other achilleas, becomes drought tolerant once established, 'Cerise Queen' fades to pale pink, sometimes even white as the flowers age and works well in a sunny spot and makes a great partner for ornamental grasses.
Attractive to beneficial insects, it also makes a lovely cut flower.
How to care for Achillea millefolium Cerise Queen:
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.
Flowering period:
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Eventual height:
0.6m
Eventual spread:
0.6m
Position:
Full sun
Rate of growth:
Fast-growing
Soil:
Moderately fertile, moist, well-drained soil
Hardiness:
Fully hardy
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This perennial dies back to below ground level each year in autumn, then fresh new growth appears again in spring.
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