Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’

Description

Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ is a delightful perennial known for its bright pink blooms and finely cut grey-green foliage. This guide will help ensure that your plant thrives in your garden, providing vibrant colour and attracting pollinators throughout the growing season.

PLANTING and AFTERCARE

Best Planting Time

• Spring: Ideal for planting Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ to establish strong roots during the growing season.
• Autumn: Planting in autumn allows the plant to settle before the next growth cycle.

Site Selection

• Sunlight: Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ prefers full sun for optimal flowering. It can tolerate light shade but will perform best with more light.
• Soil: Well-drained soil is key. While this plant can adapt to various soil types, it thrives in soil with good drainage to prevent root rot.

Planting Instructions

• Digging the Hole: Prepare a hole twice as wide as the plant’s root ball and equal in depth to its root system.
• Soil Preparation: Improve drainage by mixing compost or organic matter into the planting hole.
• Planting: Place Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ in the hole, ensuring the top of the root ball is level with the soil surface. Fill in with soil and gently firm it down.
• Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to help the roots settle.

Watering

• Growing Season: Once established, Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ is drought tolerant. Water sparingly but deeply, especially during dry spells.
• Dormant Season: Reduce watering in autumn and winter, ensuring the soil remains slightly moist without being waterlogged.

Feeding

• Early Spring: Apply a balanced fertiliser to promote healthy growth and vibrant blooms.
• Mid-Summer: A light feeding after the first bloom can encourage a second flush of flowers.

Pruning

• Deadheading: Remove spent flower heads regularly to encourage continuous blooming throughout the season.
• Autumn: Trim the plant back to ground level after its final flowering to prepare it for winter.

Mulching

• Spring: Add a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Winter: Mulch can also protect the roots during colder months, helping to insulate the plant.

Final Tips: Achillea millefolium ‘Saucy Seduction’ is a low-maintenance, long-flowering perennial perfect for cottage gardens or borders. With its striking pink blooms and attraction to bees and butterflies, it will bring beauty and biodiversity to your garden.

RHS Details

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