A fiery, low-maintenance yarrow with flat, ruby-red flower clusters that fade to soft terracotta as summer wears on — a magnet for bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, and happiest in a sunny, well-drained spot.
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Product features
Botanical name: Achillea millefolium 'Paprika'
Common name: Paprika Yarrow, Milfoil, Soldier's Woundwort
Height: 50cm to 75cm
Spread: 45cm to 60cm
Foliage: Feathery, deeply-dissected, aromatic, grey-green to medium green
Flower: Flat-topped ruby-red clusters with yellow centres, fading to pink and mustard-yellow
Attractive to wildlife: Yes (highly attractive to bees, butterflies, hoverflies, and moths)
Hardy: Yes (fully hardy, RHS Hardiness Rating H7 down to below -20°C)
Evergreen: No (deciduous/herbaceous perennial, semi-evergreen in milder climates)
Suitable for: Cottage gardens, wildlife borders, gravel gardens, prairie-style schemes, containers, and fresh or dried cut flowers
Materials and care
Light: Requires full sun (at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily).
Soil type: Thrives in poor, sandy, gravelly, or chalky soils; excellent drainage is essential to prevent winter root rot.
Watering: Water regularly until established, then only during prolonged dry spells.
Deadheading: Cut back faded flower heads promptly to encourage a second flush of blooms.
End of season: Leave dried seed heads for winter texture, then cut back to the ground in early spring.
Fertiliser: Do not fertilise — rich soil reduces flowering and spoils the plant's form.
Division: Lift and divide every 3 years in spring or autumn to maintain vigour.
