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Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow)

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Plant Description

Achillea millefolium ‘Peter Cottontail’ is a distinctive variety that yields abundant, rounded white flowers resembling tiny bunny tails. This unique Achillea is known for its extended blooming period, gracing the garden with flowers throughout the summer and into autumn. As a superb hardy perennial, it is easy to grow and features a bushy habit, making it an excellent choice for garden borders. Once established, it exhibits drought tolerance, contributing to its resilience. Additionally, ‘Peter Cottontail’ is deer and rabbit-resistant, adding to its appeal as a low-maintenance and charming addition to your outdoor space.

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🌿 How to Care for Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow)

How much sun do Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) need?
Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) thrives in full sun—around six hours a day. While it can tolerate light shade, you’ll get the best flowering in bright, open spots.
Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) prefers well-drained soil, ideally sandy or chalky. Rich or heavy soils can cause the plant to flop and reduce flower production.
Water well during the first growing season to help it establish. Once settled, Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) is drought-tolerant and rarely needs extra water unless it’s extremely dry.
Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) doesn’t require much at all. In fact, too much fertiliser—especially nitrogen—can lead to more leaves and fewer flowers. A light feed in spring is plenty, if needed.
Yes—regularly remove faded flowers from Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) to encourage more blooms and stop self-seeding. You can cut the plant back in autumn or early spring to tidy it up and boost new growth.
Divide Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) into clumps every 3 to 5 years in spring or autumn to keep them healthy and vigorous. You can also take soft cuttings in spring.
Yes, Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow)is drought handy. Once it’s established, it copes brilliantly in dry conditions, making it perfect for sunny borders and gravel gardens.
Achillea ptarmica ‘Peter Cottontail’ (Yarrow) is generally low-maintenance, but it can occasionally suffer from aphids or powdery mildew—especially in humid or overcrowded spots. Good airflow and spacing usually prevent problems.

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