Achillea 'Pink Grapefruit' (Tutti Frutti Series)

Description:  Bred in the Netherlands as part of the Tutti Frutti™  series this is another addition to the increasing range of colours of Achillea. Plants are of compact bushy habit and valued for a long flowering season.  The flowers are dusty rose pink aging to softer pink and are held  on stems above the ferny foliage with a spicy aroma. 

Uses: This compact form is especially good for growing in containers.  Also good in a sunny border especially when used among grasses. Ideal for creating a cottage garden effect or for naturalistic planting and is attractive to insects but not liked by deer. It also makes an excellent cut flower and the flower heads can be dried for use in floral arrangements.

Climate/Position: Full sun prefered for best results

Height/Spread: 45cm x 40cm

Soil Requirements: Moist, well-drained but not wet soil but also adaptable to most soils and Achillea are drought tolerant.

Pruning: The flower heads can be cut back directly after flowering but most people prefer to leave the attractive flower heads through the autumn and winter and cut down to the ground in late winter

Special Requirements: Lift and divide clumps in autumn or spring if required.

Additional Interest:  Achillea was named by the Swedish botanist Linnaeus, in honour of the Greek hero Achilles.