Achillea millefolium 'Darcies Cherry Red'

Plants for pollinators
Alpine Rockery Herbaceous Perennial

A clump-forming perennial producing a mound of finely divided, deep green foliage and branching, upright stems to around 60cm tall. From late spring into summer, it bears flattened clusters of small, deep cherry-red flowers. This robust, heat-tolerant selection performs well in warmer British summers and provides striking mid-border colour. Selected in 2019 for its superior flower intensity and foliage quality compared with earlier strains

Position

Full sun

Soil Types

Loam, Sand

Size

Time to Maturity
1–2 years

Growing Conditions

Loam Sand
Moisture
Well–drained
pH
Alkaline or Neutral

Position

Full sun
Aspect
South–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H6
Drought Resistance
Yes

Colour & Scent

Season Stem Flower Foliage Fruit
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter

Botanical Details

Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB/Ireland
No
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Bushy, 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
Accepted

How to Grow

Cultivation

Grow in an open, sunny position in well-drained soil

Propagation

Propagate by seed or by division in the spring

Suggested planting locations and garden types

  • City and courtyard gardens
  • Cottage and informal garden
  • Gravel garden
  • Mediterranean climate plants
  • Patio and container plants
  • Rock garden
  • Wildlife gardens
  • Underplanting of roses and shrubs
  • Wall side borders

Pruning

Cut back stems throughout summer to encourage more flowers. In winter you can leave the seed/flower heads on as they provide great structure to a winter garden, but are also homes for insects for the winter.

Pests

May be susceptible to aphids

Diseases

May be susceptible to powdery mildews