Achillea mil. 'Skysail Fire' - 2 Ltr pot

Description
The Common yarrow 'Skysail Fire' (Achillea millefolium) is an upright perennial that produces red flowers arranged in umbels with a pleasant fragrance from May to June. Repeated flowering occurs in September with the right care. Its matt, pinnate leaves are medium green in colour. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 25 cm and is approx. 30 cm wide. The Common yarrow 'Skysail Fire' is well tolerant of frost.

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

Leaves
The deciduous leaves of the Common yarrow 'Skysail Fire' are medium green, pinnate, matt.

Spread
Europe.

Frost hardiness
The Common yarrow 'Skysail Fire' 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 position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

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

Planting partner
The Common yarrow 'Skysail Fire' 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 'Skysail Fire' forms red flowers arranged in umbels from May. These exude a pleasant fragrance. With the right care, re-flowering in September.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden, bee pasture, butterfly plant