Achillea kellereri - P9

Description
The Yarrow (Achillea x kellereri) is a cushion-forming perennial that produces white flowers arranged in umbels from June to July. Its pinnate leaves are silver-grey. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 15 cm and is approx. 20 cm wide. The Yarrow is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* Cut flower * very beautiful in containers

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Yarrow are silver-grey, pinnate.

Frost hardiness
The Yarrow has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Cushion-forming.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
- If the plant is divided every 2-3 years and weak roots and shoots are removed, the reward is better growth and flowering vigour! - Rock garden plants love loose, well-drained soil. However, as this substrate stores little water, the plants must be watered regularly for several weeks after planting, especially in dry conditions, until they are sufficiently rooted.

Flower
Achillea x kellereri forms white flowers arranged in umbels from June.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden