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Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’
£5.95
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.
Description
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.
Additional information
| Pot Size | |
|---|---|
| Plant Botanical Type | Perennial (herbaceous) |
| Flower Colour | Orange |
| Leaf Colour | Green |
| Varigated Leaf | No |
| Scent | No |
| Height | 0.6m |
| Spread | 0.45m |
| Blooms/foliage interest in | Summer, Autumn |
| Evergreen | No |
| Hardiness | mild winter to – 5C |
| Container | Borders and Containers |
| Sun/shade | Full sun, Partial Shade |
| Soil Type | Loam (normal) |
| Soil PH | Neutral |
| Drainage | Well drained soil |
| Hazerdous | No |
| Insect Attraction | Bees |
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
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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.