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Achillea 'Cerise Queen'
$3.50
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Bring bold colour and pollinator magic to your garden with Achillea 'Cerise Queen'!
This hardy, mat-forming perennial bursts into bloom with clusters of vivid cherry-pink flowers from early summer through autumn. Its finely cut, aromatic foliage adds texture and contrast, making it a standout in borders, rockeries, and wildlife gardens.
- Botanical Name: Achillea millefolium 'Cerise Queen'
- Height & Spread: 60cm x 60cm
- Position: Full sun
- Soil: Well-drained; tolerates clay, sandy, or loamy soils
- Flowering: Early summer to late autumn
- Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects
- Uses: Cottage gardens, gravel gardens, cut flowers, dried arrangements
- Other Names: Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier’s Woundwort
- Approx: 0.100g per pkt
Why You'll Love It:
- Long-lasting blooms in rich cerise pink with soft white centers
- Drought-tolerant once established
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Low-maintenance and ideal for Australian climates
🌿 Growing Instructions (Care Guide)
🌞 Sunlight:
Plant in full sun for best flowering. Tolerates light shade but may become leggy.
🌱 Soil:
Prefers well-drained soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types including sandy, loamy, and clay.
💧 Watering:
Water regularly during establishment. Once mature, water only during extended dry spells.
✂️ Maintenance:
- Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering
- Cut back hard in late autumn or early spring to promote fresh growth
- Divide clumps every 2–3 years to maintain vigour
🌼 Companion Plants:
Pair with lavender, salvia, echinacea, or ornamental grasses for a vibrant, pollinator-friendly display.
🌾 Tip:
Perfect for naturalistic plantings and low-maintenance landscapes. Also makes a beautiful dried flower
