How to Grow Achillea
Position – Full sun
Soil – Well-drained
Flowering Period –Summer and autumn
Hardiness – Fully hardy
Where to plant Achillea
Achillea are best planted in a well-drained soil of loam, chalk and sand within an acidic, alkaline or neural PH balance. They are best planted in an area that receives full sun. Achillea are well suited to being planted in beds and borders within cottage or informal garden settings and also make good cut flowers.
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How to plant Achillea
Achillea are best planted in the spring- use a garden fork to tease and loosen the soil, digging around 30-38cm (12-15in) deep. Apply a layer of compost and mix in well, spacing your plants around 30cm (12in) apart. Water thoroughly once in place to settle the soil.
How to care for Achillea
In spring, apply a layer of mulch and a thin layer of compost. Keep your plants watered regularly if there has not been much rainfall. Deadhead the flowers to extend the flowering period for the following season. In autumn, cut to ground level unless you wish to leave flower heads over the winter to create interest.
How to propagate Achillea
It is possible to propagate Achillea by division during the spring.
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