Achillea millefolium ‘Apricot Delight’ (Yarrow)

Good-looking, compact, bushy, and heat-loving, Achillea millefolium ‘Apricot Delight’ is a stunning Yarrow with its masses of long-lasting flower clusters in various shades of pink, from palest apricot to near red. Its pleasantly aromatic, semi-evergreen, fern-like foliage is disease resistant and nicely compliments the cheerful dusty-pink flat umbel flowers. ‘Apricot Delight’ belongs to the Tutti Frutti series introduced by Blooms of Bressingham in 2007. Yarrows of this series have been bred to be compact, with uniform flowering, and include ‘Pink Grapefruit’ (bright pink-purple blooms), ‘Pomegranate’ (rich red blooms), and ‘Wonderful Wampee’ (hues from deep pink to blush).

• Blooms for weeks from early to late summer, this eye-catching beauty easily enlivens any sunny corner of the garden.
• Easy care, drought, heat, humidity, deer and rabbit tolerant, this Achillea is a perennial that is rich in many qualities aside from its good looks!
• Grows up to 2 feet tall (60 cm) with a similar spread, in sturdy, upright clumps.
• Thrives in full sun in average, dry to medium moisture, well-drained soils. Light shade is tolerated, but the best coloring and flowering are obtained in full sun. Dry soils are also tolerated. Avoid rich, moist soils which would cause your Yarrow to get floppy or leggy. Good drainage is essential.
• A vital ingredient of herbaceous borders, cottage gardens, rock gardens, coastal gardens, meadows, or prairies. This Yarrow is also valued for the excellent quality of its cut flowers, whether in bouquets or dried floral arrangements.
• Yarrows are a must if you are trying to attract butterflies!
• Deadheading will extend the bloom season. Cutting back after initial flowering will promote a rebloom.
• Achillea millefolium species is native to Europe, Western Asia, and North America.
• Toxic to dogs, toxic to cats, toxic to horses.

Achillea, commonly known as Yarrow, belongs to the Asteraceae family, which also includes asters, chrysanthemums, and sunflowers. The genus was named after Achilles, the hero of the Trojan Wars in Greek mythology, who used the plant to stop the bleeding and heal the wounds of his soldiers. Brightening the garden throughout the summer, this perennial plant is versatile, easy to propagate, and available in a wide range of sizes and colors.