Achillea 'Petra'

RHS Plant Profile
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Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming perennial to 60cm tall with finely-divided, greyish-green foliage. Dense, flattened clusters of tiny dark red flowers with white eyes are borne form summer into autumn; the deep red colour of this cultivar's flowers does not tend to fade with age

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Chalk, Loam, Sand

Max Height

0.5-1 metres

Max Spread

0.1-0.5 metres

Size

Time to Maturity
2–5 years
Max Spread
0.1-0.5 metres
Max Height
0.5-1 metres

Growing Conditions

Chalk Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Acid or Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing or South–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H7
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Clump forming
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
Unresolved

How to Grow

Cultivation

Prefers an open sunny position in well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by division in spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Gravel garden
  • Coastal
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Patio and container plants
  • Cut flowers
  • Flower borders and beds

Pruning

Cut back untidy foliage in spring; cutting back flowerheads may encourage repeat flowering during summer

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews