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Achillea millefollium ‘Milly Rock Rose’
£6.45
A compact perennial with flattened clusters of vibrant, rose-pink flowers over finely cut foliage. Height and Spread 30cm, making it ideal for growing in containers. Flowers June to September. Full sun/part shade. Hardy. Attracts bees and butterflies.
Description
Achillea millefollium ‘Milly Rock Rose’
PLANTING and AFTERCARE GUIDE
Best Planting Time
- Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ can be planted in early spring or autumn. These times ensure the plant has enough time to establish a strong root system.
Site Selection
- Sunlight: Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ thrives in full sun, but it can also tolerate partial shade. For the best blooms, choose a sunny spot.
- Soil: Ensure the soil is well-drained. Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ adapts to various soil types but prefers moderately fertile, light soils.
Planting Instructions
- Preparation: Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.
- Soil Enrichment: Mix compost or well-rotted organic matter into the soil to enhance drainage and nutrient content.
- Positioning: Place Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ in the hole with the top of the root ball level with the soil surface. Firmly fill the soil around it.
- Watering: Water thoroughly after planting to settle the soil.
Watering
- Once established, Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ is drought-tolerant. Water during extended dry periods, but avoid over-watering.
Feeding
- In early spring, a light application of balanced fertilizer can encourage growth and flowering. Over-fertilisation should be avoided, as this may reduce flowering.
Pruning
- Deadheading: Regularly remove spent flowers to encourage new blooms and maintain a tidy appearance.
- End of Season Care: In late autumn, cut back the stems to ground level to prepare Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ for winter dormancy.
Mulching
- Mulch around the base of the plant in spring to help retain moisture, suppress weeds, and improve soil fertility around your Achillea.
Final Tips
- Achillea millefolium ‘Milly Rock Rose’ is a compact, low-maintenance perennial that is perfect for containers and small garden spaces. With proper care, it will provide vibrant rose-pink blooms throughout the summer, attracting pollinators like bees and butterflies.
Additional information
| Pot Size | |
|---|---|
| Plant Botanical Type | Perennial (herbaceous) |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Leaf Colour | Green |
| Varigated Leaf | No |
| Scent | No |
| Height | 0.3m |
| Spread | 0.3m |
| 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 |
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