Achillea millefolium | Red Velvet Yarrow It is perennial and hardy

It is perennial and hardy to cold temperatures

but a layer of mulch to retain moisture is always appreciated

purples and terracotta-coloured flowers

Colour ages to a very soft buff colour

Achillea millefolium | Red Velvet Yarrow It is perennial and hardyAchillea millefolium "Red Velvet" has clusters of velvety red flowers that are approximately 10cm in diameter. You can't go past Achilleas as a must have plant in a cottage garden, naturalistic and wildflower garden, but they look equally stunning in your perennial border. Loved by bees and butterflies, as well as being a flower arrangers dream flower given the mosaic of colours in one flower as well as their longevity in a vase. Easy care and drought