Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’)
Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide. In this growing guide we’ll learn the cultivation details and how to plant Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’).
This plant is commonly known as yarrow ‘Red Velvet’.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
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Plant profile
Common name: yarrow ‘Red Velvet’
Scientific name: Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Mat forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover
Other characteristics: Plants for pollinators, RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Perennial plants are one of the largest groups of plants.
They offer color, shape, fragrance and seasonal textures. The variety is such that there are plants to suit all sizes and styles of garden.
Traditionally, perennials are grown in borders, using a wall or hedge as a backdrop to bring out all their splendor during summer.
But since most gardens are not large enough for long borders dedicated exclusively to perennials, they are usually planted in mixed borders and beds, along with shrubs, annuals, biennials, and bulbs that extend the season of interest.
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How to plant
In this section we will learn how to plant Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’), know its needs in terms of soil, watering and sun exposure.
Soil
Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’) is not a demanding plant regarding the type of soil and can grow in chalk, loam or sand.
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The chalky soil is pale and contains chunks of calcium-rich rock. It is a fertile and well-draining soil, almost always alkaline.
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The loam soil is dark, rich in organic matter but balanced in minerals. It offers the best of all worlds, retaining enough water for the plants, but allowing excess moisture to drain away. This is the most desired type of garden soil, perfect for most plants.
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Sandy soil is light, porous and very easy to drain. It is a soil poor in organic matter and nutrients. It is composed of relatively large mineral particles that allow water to drain quickly.
It is not very sensitive to soil acidity or alkalinity and grows well in soils with pH acid, alkaline or neutral.
Regarding drainage, Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’ likes to grow in moist but well drained or well drained soils.
Sunlight
Yarrow ‘Red Velvet’ (Achillea millefolium ‘Red Velvet’) should be grown in full sun places.
