Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’

Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ is also known as the Yarrow ‘Pink Grapefruit’, Achillea ‘Pink Grapefruit’, Common Yarrow, Milfoil, Carpenter’s Weed, and it is part of the Tutti Frutti Series. Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ is a compact herbaceous perennial. It is part of the Asteraceae family of plants. It grows 65cm or 26in tall.

Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ foliage is divided and ferny-looking and aromatic. It flowers in the summer and autumn. Clusters of dark pink flowers that have creamy white centers appear from early summer. The flowers are long-lasting and attract butterflies.

Place Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ in the sun. Plant it in well-drained soil. Avoid rich or moist soils as it will make them leggy and thin. It will not tolerate wet soil. Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ is heat and humidity tolerant. Propagate Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ by division, best time is in spring. Watch out for aphids or powdery mildew. It is deer and rabbit tolerant.

Achillea millefolium ‘Pink Grapefruit’ makes a good cut flower as well as dried flower. Use this plant in your herbaceous borders to add a burst of color.

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