Achillea millefolium Paprika is a soft, meadow style perennial that brings warm red flower clusters through summer, fading gently to softer tones as the season progresses. The flat flower heads sit above feathery green foliage, adding light structure and movement to borders. It works well in naturalistic planting schemes, cottage gardens and wildlife friendly spaces, and is known for attracting bees and butterflies throughout the warmer months. Paprika forms a steady, reliable clump that returns year after year.
Sunlight position:
Full sun
Eventual height and spread:
Height 60 cm, Spread 45 cm
Soil type:
Well drained soil
This plant is supplied as a young perennial plug around 3 to 5 cm in size. These smaller plants grow on quickly once planted and usually take around eight to twelve weeks to reach the size of a typical 9 cm growers pot. When your young plant arrives, unpack it straight away, water gently, and place it in a bright, sheltered spot for a short time while it settles. Plant out or pot on as soon as possible, keeping the soil moist while the roots establish. Once settled, it will grow into a healthy, long lasting perennial for your garden.
