Achillea millefolium 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

🌿 Achillea millefolium 'Summer Fruits Lemon' 

Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon' is a charming, compact yarrow that delivers soft, lemon-yellow flat-topped flower heads from early summer into autumn. Its finely divided, fern-like foliage brings a delicate texture to sunny borders, while the cheerful blooms brighten any planting scheme. Exceptionally drought-tolerant and tough once established, it’s an ideal choice for low-maintenance and coastal gardens.

Specifications:

• Height: 45–60cm

• Spread: 45cm

• Flowering: June to September ☀️🍂

• Position: Full sun

• Soil: Well-drained soil; thrives on sandy, stony, or chalky soils

🌿 Note for Isle of Wight planting:
Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon' loves the island’s dry, sunny gardens and chalky soils. Plant in full sun for the strongest flowering, and avoid overly rich or heavy soils which can cause flopping. Excellent for exposed, breezy gardens where resilience is key.

🌿 Ideal Companion Plants for Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon'

1. Nepeta 'Six Hills Giant'
The billowing lavender-blue flowers of Nepeta create a beautiful cool contrast against the warm, soft yellow of Achillea.

2. Salvia 'Caradonna'
The vertical dark spires of Salvia 'Caradonna' add structure and drama beside the soft, flat Achillea heads.

3. Gaura lindheimeri 'The Bride'
Gaura’s airy white blooms weave through the more solid Achillea flowerheads, adding movement and lightness.

4. Verbena bonariensis
Tall, airy purple flowers float above Achillea’s low-growing mounds, creating layers of colour and texture.

5. Pennisetum orientale 'Flamingo'
The soft pink plumes of Pennisetum 'Flamingo' blend beautifully with the pastel yellow flowers for a relaxed, naturalistic border.

🌟 Extra Tip from The Green Standard:
Allow Achillea 'Summer Fruits Lemon' to naturalise in gravel gardens or wildflower-style borders for a relaxed, drought-resilient planting style ideal for the island's coastal breezes.