This beautiful, compact perennial produces a profusion of apricot-orange flowers on fern-like grey-green foliage. Height 45cm. Spread 60cm. Flowers June to September. Full sun. Hardy. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’ is a delightful, compact perennial that adds a burst of apricot-orange colour to any garden. Its fern-like grey-green foliage complements its vibrant blooms, making it a standout choice for a cottage garden. Hardy and low-maintenance, Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’ thrives with minimal fuss.
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDEÂ
Best Planting Time
Spring: Plant in spring to ensure it establishes well during the growing season.
Autumn: Alternatively, planting in autumn allows time to settle in before the next growth cycle begins.
Site Selection
Sunlight: Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’ thrives in full sun, which is crucial for optimal blooming and health.
Soil: Choose well-drained soil. It adapts to various soil types, but good drainage prevents root rot and promotes vigorous growth.
Planting Instructions
Preparing the Hole: Dig a hole twice the width of the root ball and slightly deeper than the root system of the plant
Soil Preparation: Incorporate compost or organic matter into the soil to enhance drainage and provide essential nutrients.
Planting: Position in the hole so that the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Backfill with soil and press down gently.
Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help the soil settle around the roots.
Watering
Growing Season: Once established, Achillea is drought-tolerant. Water sparingly during dry periods to maintain blooming.
Dormant Season: Reduce watering as your Achillea goes dormant, keeping the soil just slightly moist.
Feeding
Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser in early spring to support new growth.
Mid-Summer: Give your Achillea a light feeding after the first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers.
Pruning
Deadheading: Regularly remove spent blooms to prolong flowering and keep the plant looking tidy.
Autumn: Cut back to ground level after the final bloom to prepare it for winter.
Mulching
Spring: Apply mulch around Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’ in spring to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
Winter: Use mulch in winter to protect the roots from extreme cold and stabilise the soil.
Supporting the Plant
Staking: Achillea generally has strong stems but may benefit from staking in windy areas to prevent lodging.
Final Tips
Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’ is a versatile and vibrant addition to any garden. With its stunning apricot-orange flowers and fern-like foliage, it provides long-lasting colour and attracts pollinators. With proper care, your Achillea will thrive and enhance your garden throughout the growing season.
Arrived in excellent condition and very well packaged.
Now planted up and growing on nicely.
Thank you Proctors Nursery for your excellent service.
Rated 5 out of 5
Suzanne W. (verified owner)–
Good size and healthy
Rated 5 out of 5
Alicia Pennings (verified owner)–
Looking forward to seeing this flower this Summer.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jane (verified owner)–
All the plants in my order were carefully packed, and arrived safely a day after being dispatched and were thriving. The team I spoke to were really helpful when discussing my order and delivery.
Rated 5 out of 5
Richard R. (verified owner)–
Great plant and very well delivered with great care.
Rated 5 out of 5
Marianne Downs (verified owner)–
Bursting with growth and energy and in perfect pot condition.
Rated 5 out of 5
Jenny Hewitt (verified owner)–
Lovely healthy plant. lots of buds. Well packed
Rated 5 out of 5
Jacek (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Grant Emmerson (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Karen Davidson (verified owner)–
Rated 5 out of 5
Geoff W. (verified owner)–
Very healthy strong plants. A little pot bound but it suited me as each plant could divide to four and will be grown on and planted out in 3 weeks.
Rated 5 out of 5
Wendy Mead (verified owner)–
I bought this for my neighbours whose dog, Peggy Sue, had recently died. It was a lovely healthy plant, not a tiny little scrap like most new plants from garden centres and at half the price, I was happy to hand it over to them and have ordered some plants for myself because the quality was so good.
Rated 5 out of 5
Alison (verified owner)–
Very healthy plants and a good size. Fast delivery and could recycle all packaging
Rated 5 out of 5
Yvonne Bamber (verified owner)–
Extremely pleased
Rated 5 out of 5
Peggy Swift (verified owner)–
Very healthy plant. Can’t wait for it to flower. Very well packaged.
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Isobel S. (verified owner) –
Again well established plant
Muriel (verified owner) –
Arrived in excellent condition and very well packaged.
Now planted up and growing on nicely.
Thank you Proctors Nursery for your excellent service.
Suzanne W. (verified owner) –
Good size and healthy
Alicia Pennings (verified owner) –
Looking forward to seeing this flower this Summer.
Jane (verified owner) –
All the plants in my order were carefully packed, and arrived safely a day after being dispatched and were thriving. The team I spoke to were really helpful when discussing my order and delivery.
Richard R. (verified owner) –
Great plant and very well delivered with great care.
Marianne Downs (verified owner) –
Bursting with growth and energy and in perfect pot condition.
Jenny Hewitt (verified owner) –
Lovely healthy plant. lots of buds. Well packed
Jacek (verified owner) –
Grant Emmerson (verified owner) –
Karen Davidson (verified owner) –
Geoff W. (verified owner) –
Very healthy strong plants. A little pot bound but it suited me as each plant could divide to four and will be grown on and planted out in 3 weeks.
Wendy Mead (verified owner) –
I bought this for my neighbours whose dog, Peggy Sue, had recently died. It was a lovely healthy plant, not a tiny little scrap like most new plants from garden centres and at half the price, I was happy to hand it over to them and have ordered some plants for myself because the quality was so good.
Alison (verified owner) –
Very healthy plants and a good size. Fast delivery and could recycle all packaging
Yvonne Bamber (verified owner) –
Extremely pleased
Peggy Swift (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant. Can’t wait for it to flower. Very well packaged.