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Achillea millefolium 'The Beacon'

Achillea millefolium 'The Beacon'

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YarrowPerennial, DeciduousFamily: Asteraceae

Height: 75cmSpread: 60cm
Hardy

Attractive to wildlife

Flower colour:

Red

Foliage colour:

Green

Position

Sun Exposure:

Dappled shade, full sun

Aspect:

South facing, west facing

Position in Border:

Back, middle

Soil

Acidic / Chalky / Alkaline / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Achilleas are traditional border flowers valued for their feathery foliage and striking flat, circular heads of flowers throughout the main summer season. They team well with other perennial flowers and are a vital ingredient in traditional herbaceous borders. They're also at home in island beds, cottage gardens and other perennial planting schemes.

Achillea millefolium ‘The Beacon’ (syn. Fanal) bears large umbels of bright bright orange-red flowers with yellow eyes. It's ideal for growing at the back of a mixed herbaceous border, where the flat, colourful flowerheads will attract a huge range of pollinators. It makes a fantastic cut flower. For best results grow in free-draining soil in full sun. Cut back faded blooms to prolong flowering. Divide clumps every three to five years, and never allow plants to become waterlogged.

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Achillea ‘The beacon’ and wildlife

Achillea ‘The beacon’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.

Is known to attract Bees

Bees

Is known to attract Beneficial insects

Beneficial insects

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths

Butterflies/Moths

Is known to attract Other pollinators

Other pollinators

Is Achillea ‘The beacon’ poisonous?

Achillea ‘The beacon’ can be toxic.

Toxic to:

Is known to attract Cats

Cats

Is known to attract Dogs

Dogs

Is known to attract Horses

Horses

No reported toxicity to:

Is not known to attract Birds

Birds

Is not known to attract Livestock

Livestock

Is not known to attract People

People