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Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'

Yarrow

Warm orange-red flowerheads that fade through pink to gold make Achillea 'Paprika' a long-flowering, pollinator-friendly choice for sunny summer borders.

Supplied as an established plant in a 3 litre pot

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Aspect

Full sun to partial shade

Hardiness

Fully hardy in most parts of the UK.

Flowers

Summer

Soil

Loam, sand, chalk

About this plant

Ruby-red blooms that mellow to pink and gold

  • Description

    Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' is a spreading, mat-forming yarrow grown for its flat, plate-like heads of warm orange-red flowers, each with a small pale centre. The blooms appear through summer and shift in tone as they age, fading to soft pink and creamy yellow, so a single plant carries several shades at once. They sit above ferny, aromatic grey-green foliage and are a magnet for bees and other pollinators.

  • Why we like it

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    'Paprika' brings a warm, changing palette to the summer border. As the orange-red flowers age to pink and gold, the plant carries several tones at once, which looks particularly effective planted in drifts in a prairie or wildlife scheme. The flat flowerheads make perfect landing pads for bees, and they cut and dry beautifully for the vase.

Key features

What makes it special

Long-lasting blooms that persist for months

Loved by bees & pollinators

Good for cutting

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Specs & details

The particulars

Botanical name
Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Common name
Yarrow
Supplied as
3 litre pot
Flower colour
Red
Eventual height
70-80cm
Eventual spread
50-60cm
Flowering period
Summer
Habit
Spreading, mat-forming perennial
Life cycle
Herbaceous perennial
Hardiness
Fully hardy in most parts of the UK.
Aspect
Full sun to partial shade
Soil type
Loam, sand, chalk
Moisture
Well-drained
Position
Mid-border
Plant spacing
Space around 45 to 50cm apart (approximately 4 plants per m²)
Growing skill
Easy to grow

Plant calendar

When to plant, when it performs

 
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Planting
Flowering

Plant in spring or early autumn while the soil is warm. Flowers appear through the first summer after planting.

Planting & care

Help it thrive

Planting guide

Plant in spring or autumn into well-drained soil in full sun. Achillea dislike wet ground, especially over winter, so improve heavy soil with grit or sharp sand before planting. Water well while establishing, then only in prolonged dry spells. Space plants around 45 to 50cm apart for good air circulation.

Care tips

Water during dry spells in the first growing season, after which the plant is drought-tolerant. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong flowering and encourage a second flush. Lift and divide clumps every two to three years in spring or autumn to keep growth healthy and vigorous.

Winter care