Canning squash is a simple process that allows you to enjoy your homegrown bounty all year round.
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Achilleas, or yarrows, are traditional border perennials. They have long been valued for their feathery foliage and the beautiful, flat-topped flowers that bloom right through the summer months. But in recent years, they have become fashionably popular, used widely in perennial and wildlife planting schemes.
There are many cultivars and colours to choose from, ranging from white and yellow to shocking pink and the flat flower heads make the perfect landing platform for pollinators, particularly hoverflies.
In this short video guide, the experts at John Cullen Gardens, who hold a National Collection of Achillea millefolium, share their top tips for growing achillea:
Take a look at our handy Achillea Grow Guide, below.
How to grow achilleas Where to plant achilleasThe ideal site for achilleas is free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. However they will tolerate quite a wide range of soil types, as long as they don’t suffer from water-logging.
Achilleas look good in the middle of an ornamental border or wildlife garden. They also make a good choice for growing in gravel gardens.
How to plant achilleasPlant in spring. If you’ve bought a new achillea plant, dig a generous hole, deeper and wider than the pot and add a handful of horticultural grit for added drainage. Plant in the hole, backfill and firm the soil around the plant and water in well.
How to look after achilleasAchilleas are quite straightforward in their requirements. Cut back old foliage in spring and deadhead flowers through the summer to encourage more blooms. Leave a few flowerheads if you want to collect seed.
They are clump-forming perennials, although relatively slow-growing, but they need dividing every three to five years to revitalise the
Canning squash is a simple process that allows you to enjoy your homegrown bounty all year round.
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