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Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’

£5.95

(16 customer reviews)

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.

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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 GUIDEĀ 
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.

RHS Details

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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

16 reviews for Achillea millefolium ‘Peggy Sue’

  1. Isobel S. (verified owner)

    Again well established plant

  2. 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.

  3. Suzanne W. (verified owner)

    Good size and healthy

  4. Alicia Pennings (verified owner)

    Looking forward to seeing this flower this Summer.

  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.

  6. Richard R. (verified owner)

    Great plant and very well delivered with great care.

  7. Marianne Downs (verified owner)

    Bursting with growth and energy and in perfect pot condition.

  8. Jenny Hewitt (verified owner)

    Lovely healthy plant. lots of buds. Well packed

  9. Jacek (verified owner)

  10. Grant Emmerson (verified owner)

  11. Karen Davidson (verified owner)

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. Alison (verified owner)

    Very healthy plants and a good size. Fast delivery and could recycle all packaging

  15. Yvonne Bamber (verified owner)

    Extremely pleased

  16. Peggy Swift (verified owner)

    Very healthy plant. Can’t wait for it to flower. Very well packaged.

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