Mr Fothergill’s Achillea Summer Berries F2 Seeds produce a vibrant mix of fruity-coloured blooms on attractive fern-like foliage. This easy-to-grow hardy perennial flowers in its first year from an early sowing and is perfect for sunny borders, rock gardens and cut flower displays.
Key Features
- Sumptuous mixed berry shades – Warm pinks, reds and rich tones
- Flowers in the first year – Reliable results from early sowing
- Excellent for cut flowers – Suitable for fresh and dried arrangements
- Pollinator friendly – Attractive to bees and butterflies
- Hardy perennial – Returns year after year
Product Description
Mr Fothergill’s Achillea Summer Berries F2 (A. millefolium) is a perennial garden favourite, prized for its large, flat flower heads in a beautiful blend of fruity colours. Growing to around 70cm (28in) tall, these medium-height plants feature delicate, fern-like foliage that adds texture and contrast to borders and rock gardens.
Flowering from June to September, this hardy perennial delivers long-lasting summer colour and is recognised as part of the RHS Plants for Pollinators range. Its nectar-rich blooms attract bees and butterflies, making it an excellent choice for wildlife-friendly gardens. Achillea Summer Berries is also highly valued as a cut flower, suitable for both fresh arrangements and dried displays.
Thriving in full sun and well-drained soil, it is easy to grow and drought tolerant once established, providing dependable colour and structure season after season.
Specifications
- Product Name: Mr Fothergill’s Achillea Summer Berries F2 Seeds
- Botanical Name: A. millefolium
- Seed Count: Approx. 50 seeds
- Plant Type: Hardy Perennial
- Genus: Perennials
- Habit: Medium height
- Plant Height: 70cm (28in)
- Colour: Mixed berry shades
- Position: Full Sun
- Suitable For: Borders, rock gardens and cut flowers
- Attractive To: Bees and butterflies
- Sow Indoors: January – March
- Sow Outdoors: April – June
- Flowers: June – September
Care & Growing Tips
- Sow indoors from January to March or outdoors from April to June
- Plant in well-drained soil in a sunny position
- Water regularly during establishment
- Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming
- Divide clumps every few years to maintain vigour
Bring vibrant, pollinator-friendly colour to your garden with Mr Fothergill’s Achillea Summer Berries F2 Seeds – a reliable perennial perfect for sunny borders and beautiful cut flower arrangements.
