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Herbaceous PerennialSynonym

Achillea Summer Berries Group
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yarrow [Summer Berries]

A compact, herbaceous perennial to about 60cm tall with aromatic, ferny foliage that normally overwinters as a basal rosette. Flat clusters of small flowers in shades of pink, red and orange are produced on sturdy, upright stems from mid-summer to mid-autumn

Synonyms
Achillea millefolium 'Summer Berries'
Achillea Summer Berries Group
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metres
Time to ultimate height
2–5 years
Ultimate spread
1–1.5 metres
Growing conditions
Chalk
Loam
Sand
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drained
pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Pink Orange Red Green
Autumn Pink Orange Red Green
Winter Green
Position
  • Full sun
Aspect

South–facing or West–facing

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Semi evergreen
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Achillea can be mat-forming or upright perennials, mostly herbaceous, with sometimes aromatic, pinnately divided or simple and toothed leaves and flattened clusters of small, daisy-like flower-heads

Name status

Trade

How to grow

Cultivation

An open sunny position in a moist but well-drained soil is best, but will tolerate most situations apart from heavy, wet clay

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Prairie planting
  • Gravel garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds
Pruning

Cut back untidy foliage in spring

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews

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