Achilleas

If you’re wondering why you haven’t heard of achillea before, you might know them as yarrow. Perfect for adding charm and texture to cottage gardens and wildflower meadows, these delicate-looking perennials are much hardier than they look.

If you like your summer garden to create a bit of a buzz, you’re going to want to add some of these to the mix – they’re adored by bees and butterflies and you’ll have shades of pink, white, yellow and red to choose from.

At J.Parker’s, we have several charming varieties of achillea available, so you’re bound to find something you love. Achillea ‘Cloth of Gold’ (often known as yarrow) produces bold sunny yellow flowers in dense clusters, and our Achillea mixture pack contains a gorgeous blend of variety and colour. Ready to create a summer display that’s bursting with colour and wildlife? Order your favourite achillea now and get planting.

FAQs:

  • Where to plant achillea
    Achillea thrive in sunny spots with well-drained soil, so they’re great for borders and beds – as well as natural-looking wildflower meadows. They’re also extremely drought tolerant, so they’re ideal if you like your garden to be low-maintenance. Plant your achillea in groups for an eye-catching drift of colour or alongside taller plants for a bit of soft texture.
  • Companion plants for achillea
    Achillea / yarrow pair beautifully with sun-loving perennials like lavender, echinacea and rudbeckia. Their delicate blooms will add soft movement to your garden, so they also complement ornamental grasses nicely.
  • Growing achillea
    Achillea is such a low-maintenance plant that it hardly needs any care once it’s established. Water young plants to get them going and then leave them to do their own thing. If you deadhead them regularly, they’ll flower for longer. Cut them back in autumn to tidy them up ready for next year. We really hope you enjoy browsing J.Parker’s achillea / yarrow plants – order your favourites while stocks last and enjoy them year after year.