{"product_id":"achillea-pastel-mixed","title":"Achillea Pastel Mixed","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAchillea 'Pastel Mixed'\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eYarrow 'Pastel Mixed'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA painterly tapestry of sun-washed apricot, soft rose, vintage white and gentle lilac — the most romantically coloured achillea available from seed, and the one that most naturally belongs in a cottage garden border where its faded, sun-bleached palette blends into everything around it with effortless grace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf 'Cerise Queen' is the bold soloist of the achillea world and 'Cloth of Gold' the architectural showman, 'Pastel Mixed' is the watercolour painter — every plant slightly different, the whole drift reading as a single soft, faded haze of warm cottage-garden colour. The mix produces flat-topped flower heads in shades of apricot, peach, dusty rose, cream, soft yellow and pale lilac, often with multiple colours appearing on a single stem as the flowers age. Aromatic, finely-cut foliage. Drought-tolerant. RHS Plants for Pollinators recognised. Outstanding for cutting and drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA note on growing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSurface-sow indoors from February to April — achillea seed is tiny and needs light to germinate, so don't cover. Press onto moist compost and keep at 18–20°C; expect germination within two to three weeks. Plant out into full sun and well-drained soil after the last frost. Lean, free-draining ground produces stronger plants and better flower colour than rich soil, which encourages floppy growth. First-year plants may flower modestly but quickly come into their own from year two onwards, building into generous clumps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere it shines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn sun-baked cottage borders where the soft, faded palette can do its work — pastel achilleas are at their best in plantings that lean romantic rather than vivid, and they read beautifully alongside roses, lavender and silver-leaved perennials. Exceptional as a cut flower with a long vase life, and even better dried — the colours often deepen and warm in the drying process, producing the most beautiful vintage tones for wreaths and everlasting arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant alongside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eFor a soft romantic scheme, combine with Larkspur in misty lavender, Rose Campion (\u003cem\u003eLychnis coronaria\u003c\/em\u003e) for silver foliage, and \u003cem\u003eAmmi majus\u003c\/em\u003e for an airy white veil. Avoid pairing with very vivid colours — the pastels lose their charm next to bright primaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bishy Barnabees Cottage Garden Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57888033669494,"sku":"ACH-PST","price":2.3,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3566\/5206\/files\/C8B4383F-2085-4B46-ABBA-34E41F93BB6D.jpg?v=1779020059","url":"https:\/\/www.summerwoodenplanters.com\/products\/achillea-pastel-mixed","provider":"Summer Wooden Planters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}