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Achilleas are traditional border flowers valued for their feathery foliage and striking flat, flowerheads which are carried through summer. They team well with other perennial flowers and are a useful for a traditional herbaceous border. They also look well in island beds and other perennial planting schemes.
Achillea 'Paprika' bears scarlet flowers that fades to pink-red with age, in contrast with finely divided grey-green leaves. It's a good choice for growing in cottage and wildlife garden schemes, particularly as the flowers are attractive to hoverflies.
GrowAchillea 'Paprika' in free-draining soil in full sun to partial shade. It self-seeds readily.
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Achillea ‘Paprika’ and wildlife
Achillea ‘Paprika’ is known for attracting bees, beneficial insects, birds, butterflies/moths and other pollinators. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers and has seeds for birds.
