Achillea mil. 'Red Velvet' - P9

Description
The Common yarrow 'Red Velvet' (Achillea millefolium) is an upright perennial that produces red flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from June to July. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. Its matt, pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny to semi-shady location with loose, nutrient-rich soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 60 cm and is approx. 40 cm wide. The Common yarrow 'Red Velvet' is well tolerant of frost.

Bulletpoints
* the flowers are highly favoured by bees, bumblebees and hoverflies * cut flower * fragrant flowers * very beautiful in containers * easy to care for

leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common yarrow 'Red Velvet' are medium green, pinnate, matt.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common yarrow 'Red Velvet' has good frost hardiness.

Growth
Upright.

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

Location
Preferred location in a sunny to semi-shady position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Common yarrow 'Red Velvet' sets beautiful accents together with: Wild chicory, meadow sage.

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 millefolium 'Red Velvet' forms red flowers arranged in umbels from June. These exude a pleasant fragrance. With proper care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, cutting, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, medicinal plant, rose garden