Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' – Soft, vibrant colors for a romantic summer garden

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' is an elegant yarrow mix that enchants any garden with its soft, summery colors. This perennial blooms profusely and long-lastingly with umbels of flowers in shades of soft pink, peach, apricot, cream, and pale yellow. The subtle color palette creates a harmonious, natural look that's perfect for romantic borders, prairie gardens, and natural plantings. Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels adds extra charm to your garden.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is a beautiful addition to any garden. This versatile plant, the Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels, is perfect for borders.

A sea of ​​soft pastel colours

From June to September, the Achillea 'Summer Pastels' blooms profusely with an abundance of flat flower clusters. Each cluster consists of countless small flowers that together form an airy, saucer-shaped cluster. The flowers open in delicate pastel colors that blend beautifully, giving the plant a vibrant yet soft appearance. The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is a must-have for any garden enthusiast.

With the Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels you can create an atmospheric environment full of color and life in your garden.

The shades vary subtly from light pink to salmon, peach, and pale yellow, fading over time to softer, powdery nuances. This natural color progression ensures the plant is constantly changing and adds dynamism to the border. The gray-green, finely feathered leaves contrast beautifully with the light flower colors, making the plant look even more elegant.

Ideal for borders, prairie gardens and natural gardens

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' is a versatile plant that suits a variety of garden styles. In romantic borders, it adds a soft, feminine touch, while in prairie plantings or natural gardens, it provides a calm, balanced color base.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is also great in a mixed planting with other perennials.

The plant combines beautifully with ornamental grasses and perennials such as lavender, salvia, echinacea, verbena bonariensis, and gaura. Together, they create a summery planting that moves, lives, and radiates. Thanks to its compact growth habit (usually around 50 to 70 cm tall), it's also very suitable for smaller gardens or the foreground of borders.

Long flowering period and low-maintenance character

The 'Summer Pastels' is known for its long flowering period and low maintenance requirements. It blooms for months, from early summer to late summer, with minimal care. A sunny location is ideal: the more sun, the more abundant the blooms.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is ideal for garden lovers who want a low-maintenance plant.

The plant thrives in well-drained, dry to moderately moist soil and is drought-tolerant once established. The foliage dies back in winter, but the plant sprouts fresh, gray-green leaves again in spring.

To prolong flowering, you can cut back spent flowers. This encourages new flower stems and keeps the plant compact and neat. Furthermore, 'Summer Pastels' requires little maintenance – a perfect choice for those who want a colorful yet easy garden.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels requires little care, making it perfect for busy gardeners.

Attractive to bees and butterflies

Besides its aesthetic value, Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' also serves an important ecological function. Its nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This contributes to biodiversity in the garden and literally creates more life among the flowers.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is not only beautiful, but also useful for our pollinators.

This plant is therefore indispensable in a bee- or butterfly-friendly garden. Its long-lasting blooms provide insects with food for weeks, even during dry summers when other plants are less active.

Beautiful as a cut and dried flower

The sturdy flower stems and flat umbels make Achillea 'Summer Pastels' ideal as a cut flower. In flower arrangements, it brings softness, texture, and natural charm. Even after drying, the flowers retain their surprisingly vibrant color, making them popular for dried bouquets, wreaths, and decorative arrangements. This way, you can bring the summer feeling of the garden indoors all year round.

With the Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels you can create beautiful bouquets that will amaze everyone.

Summary of features

• Latin name: Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels'

• Dutch name: Yarrow 'Summer Pastels'

• Height: 50 – 70 cm

• Flowering period: June – September

• Flower color: Soft pink, peach, light yellow, cream, apricot

• Location: Full sun

• Soil type: Well-drained, dry to moderately moist soil

• Properties: Hardy, drought tolerant, low maintenance, bee friendly, butterfly friendly

• Application: Border plant, prairie garden, cut flower, dried flower

A soft eye-catcher for any sunny garden

Achillea millefolium 'Summer Pastels' is a plant that combines elegance, color, and durability. It brings a peaceful, summery ambiance to the garden while also attracting beneficial insects. With its long flowering period, soft hues, and robust character, this yarrow is a perfect choice for those who appreciate natural charm and a low-maintenance garden.

The Achillea millefolium F2 Summer Pastels is a must-have for every gardener who loves colour and biodiversity.

Whether you choose a country garden, a prairie border, or a romantic color palette, the 'Summer Pastels' are guaranteed to bring warmth, light, and cheerfulness to any summer garden – year after year.