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Achillea 'Forncett Fletton' (Achillea)


History

Named after Achilles who is said to have discovered the plant's medicinal properties.

Originates from grasslands of the Northern hemisphere.


Planting

Can be planted at any point in the year.  Water well before planting.  Dig a hole loosening the soil with a fork, especially at the bottom. Place the plant in the hole so that the compost is at the same level as the surrounding soil. Fill in around the plant with loose soil and firm in the roots to secure the plant.  Water again after planting.
 
Heavier clay soils should be loosened with grit and organic matter.


Propagation

Division - mature plants can be divided in Autumn or Spring


Cultivation

Will tolerate most soils and conditions but grows best in moist, well drained soil in an open site in full sun.


Aftercare

A reasonably easy plant to grow, requiring little attention.  Application of an annual dressing with a general fertiliser once a year is sufficient feed to keep the plant healthy. Dead heading will prolong flowering through the summer season.  May need supporting.


Pests

Mainly trouble free but can suffer from aphids


Diseases

Trouble free


Other information

One of the smaller varieties of achillea, flowers June to August and sometimes later. Attractive plant for bees and butterflies and is an excellent plant for cut and dried flowers.


Height/Spread

Dark green ferny leaves support many stems of unusual red-brick to orange flowers that fade to an apricot colour. Grows to a height of 75 cm.



Annual care


March

Divide mature plants for propagation


April

Apply a general fertilser to the base of the plant


July

Dead head to prolong flowering (Jul-Aug)


October

Cut back in Autumn once flowering has ended.  Handle the floliage with care as this can irritate the skin.

Plant name
Achillea
Latin name
Achillea 'Forncett Fletton'
Common name
Yarrow 'Forncett Fletton'
Genus
Achillea
Flower colour
Brick red to orange
Foliage colour
Dark green
Plant type
Herbaceous Perennial
Soil type
any
Soil PH
any
Moisture
Moist Well Drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Hardiness
H (Fully Hardy) to -15°C
Leaf type
Herbaceous
Life cycle
Herbaceous Perennial
Aspect
Normal
Min height
60 cm
Max height
75 cm
Min spread
40 cm
Max spread
45 cm