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Achillea 'Terracotta'

Yarrow

£14.99
£14.99

3 litre pot

With glowing terracotta blooms that mellow beautifully with age, this achillea adds warmth and movement to sunny summer borders.
  • Excellent cut flower
  • Pollinator-friendly
  • Drought tolerant
  • Long-lasting blooms
  • Good for prairie-style planting

  • Aspect

    Full sun

  • Hardiness

    Fully hardy in most parts of the UK.

  • Flowers

    June - September

  • Soil type

    Loam, chalk, sandy soil

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  • Why we like this plant

    Choose Achillea 'Terracotta' for its rich, earthy flower colours and relaxed naturalistic style. It blends beautifully with ornamental grasses and late summer perennials while providing reliable colour over many weeks.

  • About this plant

    A warm-toned perennial valued for its flat flower heads that open in shades of burnt orange and amber before softening to creamy gold. Its fern-like foliage and long flowering season make it a standout in sunny borders and wildlife gardens.

  • Key features

    • Flowers shift from terracotta-orange to soft yellow as they age
    • Finely textured aromatic foliage
    • Excellent drought tolerance once established
    • Long flowering period through summer
    • Attractive to bees and butterflies

  • Eventual height and
    spread

    Height: 60–90cm | Spread: 45–60cm

  • Growth
    habit

    Clump-forming perennial

  • Moisture

    Well-drained

  • Position in
    the Garden

    Mid-border, prairie planting or gravel garden

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn in full sun with well-drained soil. Space plants to allow airflow and prevent overcrowding. Divide every few years to maintain vigour and flowering performance.

Care tips

Deadhead regularly to encourage continued flowering. Avoid rich soils and overfeeding, which can lead to floppy stems. Divide mature clumps every three to four years.

Winter care

Cut faded stems down in late autumn or leave seed heads standing for winter structure and wildlife interest before tidying in early spring. Avoid overly wet winter soils.