Apple Blossom Achillea Plant

Apple Blossom Achillea features flat topped flowers ranging from peach to pink. It blooms in summer atop silvery-green fern-like foliage. The flowers open with intense color and fade as they mature creating clumps with many shades of flowers on the same plant. Plants are vigorous and spread rapidly. The flowers are excellent to use in fresh cut and dried arrangements!

Our Achillea Plants are cultivated with care and free from harmful pesticides, ensuring they are safe for your garden and the environment. Guaranteed to arrive alive and thriving!

Planting Instructions:

• - Can be planted spring, suummer, or fall

Soil Preparation:

• - Ideal soil pH: 5.5-7.5

Watering Specifics:

• - Water deeply once established, allowing soil to dry out between waterings
• - Drought-tolerant once mature; avoid overwatering

Fertilizer Type:

• - Use a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in early spring
• - Avoid excessive nitrogen, which can reduce flowering

Pruning and Training:

• - Deadhead spent blooms to encourage continuous flowering
• - Cut back to the basal foliage in late fall for winter preparation

Additional Pest Management:

• - Generally pest-resistant, but monitor for aphids and powdery mildew
• - Ensure good air circulation to prevent fungal issues

Blooming Indicators:

• - Blooms from early summer through late fall

Light Requirements:

• - Can tolerate light shade, especially in hotter climates

Temperature Tolerance:

• - Tolerates frost and light freezes

Companion Plants for Achillea:

• - Lavender: Complements Achillea's flowers with its soothing fragrance and purple blooms
• - Salvia: Adds vertical interest with its spikes of blue or purple flowers
• - Coreopsis: Offers a continuous display of yellow flowers that blend well with Achillea
• - Echinacea: These hardy perennials bring vibrant colors and attract pollinators
• - Rudbeckia: Its daisy-like flowers make a striking contrast with Achillea's clusters