Achillea RAINBOW® 'Ending Blue'
Strong plant with green to grey aromatic, deeply cut leaves. Fern-like purple-blue foliage grows in flat surfaces. Appropriate plants around rock, grass or wildflower gardens. Most plants in this genus will tolerate a wide range of soils, assuming they are moist and well-drained and in full sun. Achillea dislikes damp locations.
Flowering period
Planting period
About this plant
Yarrow Achillea
Yarrows (Achillea) are hardy perennials from the temperate zones of Europe, Asia and North America, with finely divided, often aromatic foliage. From June to September they carry flat flower heads in white, yellow, pink, red or soft pastel shades. They are valued as tough, long-flowering plants that bring a natural look to the garden.
Location and soil
Yarrows want full sun and a light, well-drained soil; they thrive on dry, poor and even slightly chalky ground. Stagnant moisture is their main enemy, so improve heavy soil with grit. Rich soil makes the stems soft and floppy. They are very hardy and tolerate heat and drought.
Pruning and care
Plant in April-May or in September, 30 to 40 cm apart; no fertiliser is needed. Remove faded flower heads to encourage new blooms, and cut all stems back short in autumn. Pinching the stems in spring gives sturdier plants. Divide clumps every two to three years in spring to keep them vigorous.
Use in the garden
Yarrows suit sunny borders, gravel and prairie-style plantings, dry slopes and containers. They attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators and are excellent as fresh or dried cut flowers. Some forms spread readily by rhizomes and self-seeding, which is welcome in naturalistic plantings.
Characteristics
Botanical
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Achillea |
| Cultivar | 'Ending Blue' |
| Brand | RAINBOW® |
Flowering
| Flowering period | june, july, august |
| Colour (flower) | pink |
Growth habit
| Height | 50 cm |
Location
| Winter hardiness | -30 °C |
| Location | sun |
Use
| Type (use) | in group |