Flat clusters of cherry-red flowers with gold eyes age to soft salmon over ferny green foliage. A tough, spreading yarrow excellent for dry banks and pollinator borders.
At a glance
- Plant type: Perennial
- Mature size: 60 cm H × 60 cm W
- Aspect: full sun
- Water: very drought tolerant once established
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Paprika Yarrow
Botanically, Achillea millefolium 'Paprika' is a fast-growing perennial in the Asteraceae family. It reaches around 60 cm tall and 60 cm wide at maturity, with aromatic and deciduous foliage. Red and orange flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Paprika Yarrow
Paprika Yarrow suits cool-temperate, warm-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters. It also is a genuinely water-wise choice.
Soil & planting
Paprika Yarrow does best in free-draining and sandy soil. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Paprika Yarrow is very drought tolerant once established, so once its roots are down it needs little supplementary water. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Paprika Yarrow after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall it is low maintenance.
Using Paprika Yarrow in the garden
Paprika Yarrow earns its place for feeding bees and pollinators, attracting butterflies, cut flowers for the vase and holding soil on banks and slopes.
Companion planting & design
For a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Paprika Yarrow with other plants that enjoy the same very drought tolerant and cool-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is regarded as non-toxic and pet-safe.
Buying Paprika Yarrow
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