Achillea is a summer flowering perennial with colourful clumps in the border that don’t last too long. This plant is a member of the daisy family, with broad heads packed full of small flowers that reach about ten centimetres in diameter.

1. Achillea Growth
Tips and Tricks
for a Landscaped
Garden
The green-leaved variety prefers
brighter locations and loamy soil, though
they may also grow in shadier parts if
the borders of taller plants are there and
don’t block sunshine for most of the day.
Care Tips
Most species come from dry grasslands
and can tolerate dry weather in the
garden. Once they set roots down, they
rarely need to be watered, except for
arid summers. Keep in mind they do not
survive well when they’re waterlogged.
Watering
Gardeners with rich clay soils could also
plant them in raised beds with gritty soil.
In less-than-ideal conditions, you should
plant them later in the year to avoid the
chance of waterlogging.
Soil Conditions
Achillea plants benefit from a balanced
fertiliser with equal parts nitrogen,
phosphorus, and potassium. A balanced
fertiliser can help ensure that the plant
receives all the necessary nutrients for
healthy growth and flowering.
Fertilisers
The plant can be cut down to the ground
level for tidiness, but you can still leave
them on the border over the winter. You
can cut them back in early spring when
new growth starts.
Pruning
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