Achillea 'Pastel Mixed' Seeds
If you are looking to create a soft, romantic tapestry in your garden, our 'Pastel Mixed' Yarrow is an absolute dream. This stunning variety produces a wide palette of flat-topped flower heads in sun-washed shades of creamy apricot, soft rose-pink, vintage white, and gentle lilac. Unlike the bold mustard-yellows of other yarrows, this mix offers a more delicate, "painterly" feel that blends beautifully into any cottage garden or naturalistic border.
Known as a reliable workhorse for the British gardener, 'Pastel Mixed' is incredibly resilient and produces masses of long-lasting blooms from mid-summer right through to autumn. Its feathery, aromatic green foliage creates a lush, fern-like carpet that stays attractive even before the flowers emerge. Whether you want to fill your vases with elegant cut flowers or simply provide a high-quality feast for your garden's bees and butterflies, this easy-to-grow perennial is a rewarding investment that will return with more beauty year after year.
🌿 Understanding the Plant
Achillea millefolium 'Pastel Mixed' is a Hardy Herbaceous Perennial. It is remarkably tough and can survive the coldest UK winters, re-emerging with more vigour each spring.
The "Landing Pad" Shape: Each flower head is actually a cluster of hundreds of tiny florets, forming a flat "plateau." This architectural shape provides a wonderful horizontal contrast to the spiky plants often found in a border.
Aromatic & Wildlife-Safe: The feathery leaves release a spicy, herbal scent when crushed and are naturally resistant to garden nibblers like rabbits and deer. It is also exceptionally drought-tolerant once established, making it a reliable choice for the changing UK climate.
🌱 Growing Guide
Yarrow is incredibly easy to raise from seed, provided you follow the one golden rule for germination: seeds need light to wake up!
How to Sow: Sow indoors from February to April. Surface sow the tiny seeds onto moist seed compost and do not cover them with soil—they need light to trigger germination. Keep them warm (18-20°C) and you should see sprouts in 10-14 days.
Planting Out: Once the seedlings are large enough to handle and the risk of frost has passed, move them into their final sunny positions in May or June. Alternatively, sow in September to establish strong roots for earlier flowers next year. Space them about 45cm apart.
Ongoing Care: Full Sun: These plants love the sun! They thrive in well-drained soil and actually prefer it slightly "lean" or poor; too much rich manure can make them grow tall and floppy. Deadheading: Cut off faded flower heads to encourage the plant to produce a second flush of blooms in late summer.
📋 Plant Specifications
| Botanical Name | Achillea millefolium 'Pastel Mixed' |
| Common Name | Yarrow / Milfoil |
| Plant Type | Hardy Perennial |
| Hardiness | H7 (Extremely Hardy) |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun ☀️ |
| Height | 60cm - 75cm |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Spacing | Plant 45cm apart |
| Flowering Period | June to September |
| Perfect For | 🦋 Pollinators 🏡 Cottage Gardens 💐 Everlasting Flowers |
| Seeds per Packet | Approximately 1000 seeds |
🤝 Beautiful Garden Combinations
The soft tones of 'Pastel Mixed' pair beautifully with other classics from our collection:
🌼 Oxeye Daisy (Leucanthemum): The Wildflower Duo. The bright white petals of the Oxeye Daisy make the soft pinks and apricots of the yarrow pop, creating a fresh, summery meadow look.
💜 Salvia 'Violet Queen': Shape Contrast. The vertical purple spikes of Salvia create a stunning visual contrast against the flat, horizontal "plates" of the yarrow.
💙 Cornflower 'Blue Ball': The Colour Clash. Electric blue cornflowers vibrate beautifully against the warm pastel tones, perfect for a vibrant, wildlife-friendly display.
📅 Sowing & Flowering Calendar
UK Perennial Cycle: Sow indoors Spring or Autumn. Plant out May-June. Flowers June to September.
✂️ A Cut Flower Champion
Pastel yarrow is highly valued as a cut flower. Harvest stems when the pollen is visible for the longest vase life. They also dry perfectly—simply hang a bunch upside down in a dark, dry place to keep their soft vintage colours for months!
🐝 A Biodiversity Hero
Listed on the RHS 'Plants for Pollinators' list, 'Pastel Mixed' is a magnet for hoverflies, butterflies, and solitary bees. Its wide landing pads make it an essential food source during the peak summer months.
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