Achillea Millefolium Red Velvet | 9cm Pot

Deep red, flat heads of flowers and feathery foliage. Position: full sun Soil: moist, well-drained, non acidic Rate of Growth: fast-growing Flowering period: May to August Hardiness: fully hardy This cultivar is said to have a good resistance to colour fade, so the flattened, plush velvet red flowerheads, which are held on upright stems above the aromatic fern-like foliage, hold their colour well throughout summer. Best in full sun in the middle rank of the border. Achilleas will attract many beneficial insects including bees, butterflies and hoverflies to the garden. Garden care: Protect from slugs. Stake using twiggy stems before the flowers appear. Cut back after first flowering to encouragesecondary flush in late summer/early autumn. Old clumps can be revived by lifting, splitting and replanting in spring.