Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

€5,90
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Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
  • Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'
Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

Achillea millefolium 'Red Velvet'

€5,90
Organic
Sustainable
Locally grown

🪴Standard: 9x9 cm pot

🚂  Ships across EU

🌱 Grown without pesticides or UV lamps


☀️ Full sun
💧 Drought tolerant
🌸 Long flowering season
🪴 Grows well in pots or in the ground
❄️ Hardy perennial
Flower Color: Red

Preferred Soil Type: Well-drained, Loamy, Sandy

Sunlight: Full sun

Hardiness Zone: Zone 6 : -20°C

Achillea millefolium Red Velvet is a striking perennial plant known for its beautiful clusters of long-lasting, deep red flowers.

The green, finely cut, aromatic foliage forms a compact clump with a light and feathery silhouette, fitting well in more rustic prairie-type settings as well as among more robust and voluminous perennials in a sunny flower bed.

The flowers of this variety are prized for their long bloom period and powerful blood-red color.

Fun Fact:

While the exact origin of 'Red Velvet' is not well-documented, it is widely believed to have been developed in the Netherlands.

This cultivar is part of the Galaxy Series, a group of hybrids bred for their compact size, long flowering period, and attractive, soft-colored blooms.
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The Botany

Floral Morphology


The flowers of Achillea millefolium are arranged in flat-topped umbels, forming striking golden clusters at the ends of erect stems.

Each tiny flower is actinomorphic with five petals, and together they create a dense, cloud-like floral display.

The finely divided, fern-like leaves are alternate and aromatic, giving a soft texture that contrasts beautifully with coarser garden plants.

When touched, the foliage emits a mild herbal scent, adding both tactile and olfactory interest to the garden.

Reproductive Biology


Achillea millefolium is hermaphroditic, capable of self-pollination, though cross-pollination by bees, butterflies, and hoverflies is preferred.

Flowering occurs from late spring into midsummer, and deadheading can prolong bloom slightly.

Fruits are small achenes that may self-seed under optimal conditions, allowing the plant to slowly naturalize in sunny, well-drained sites.

The combination of bright flowers and aromatic foliage makes this Achillea highly attractive to pollinators, enhancing the ecological value of garden plantings.

Ecology & Adaptations


Achillea millefolium thrives in temperate and Mediterranean-style gardens, particularly in:

Borders and rockeries: Forms dense mats of aromatic foliage and radiant golden flowers, filling gaps and adding visual interest.


Pollinator-friendly beds: Flowers provide abundant nectar for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies.
Sunny, well-drained sites: Full sun encourages prolific flowering and keeps the plant compact, even in poor soils. supply for several weeks.
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