Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’

Description

Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ is a vibrant perennial that adds a splash of cerise-pink colour to any garden. With its finely cut grey-green foliage and eye-catching flower clusters, this hardy plant is perfect for cottage gardens and attracts bees and butterflies, making it a wonderful addition to a pollinator-friendly landscape.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE

Best Planting Time:

• Spring: Plant Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ in spring to allow the roots to establish as the weather warms.
• Autumn: You can also plant in autumn to give it time to settle before the next growing season.

Site Selection

• Sunlight: Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ thrives in full sun, ensuring maximum flower production and strong growth.
• Soil: This plant prefers well-drained soil, essential for avoiding root rot. Although adaptable, proper drainage is key to a healthy plant.

Planting Instructions

• Preparing the Hole: Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and as deep as its root system.
• Soil Preparation: Mix in compost or organic matter to improve drainage and provide nutrients for your Achillea.
• Planting: Place the plant in the hole, ensuring the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill in the hole and firm the soil gently.
• Watering: Water thoroughly to help the soil settle around the roots.

Watering

• Growing Season: Once established, Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ is drought tolerant. Water moderately during prolonged dry periods to maintain its flowering.
• Dormant Season: Reduce watering when the plant is dormant, keeping the soil slightly moist.

Feeding

• Spring: Apply a light dose of balanced fertiliser in early spring to boost early growth of Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’
• Mid-Summer: Feed again after the first round of blooms to encourage a second flush of flowers.

Pruning

• Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to prolong its blooming period and maintain a neat appearance.
• Autumn: Cut back to ground level after the final blooms fade, preparing the plant for winter.

Mulching:

• Spring: Add a layer of mulch around the base to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
• Winter: Mulch during winter to protect the roots from harsh weather and keep the soil stable.

Supporting the Plant

• Staking: Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ has sturdy stems but may benefit from staking in particularly windy areas to prevent flopping.

Winter Care

• Protection: In colder regions, consider using extra mulch or garden fleece to shield the roots from frost to help protect your Achillea.

Final Tips

• Achillea millefolium ‘New Vintage Rose’ is an easy-to-care-for perennial that brings a bright burst of colour to the garden. Its long flowering season, compact habit, and pollinator-attracting abilities make it a fantastic choice for both formal borders and informal cottage gardens. With proper care, this plant will reward you with stunning blooms year after year.

 

RHS Details

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