Appleblossom Yarrow

'Appleblossom' yarrow bears broad clusters of soft pink flowers that become paler as they age, above finely divided foliage. It is also sold as 'Apfelblüte' in the Galaxy Series, as documented by the [RHS cultivar profile](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/26197/achillea-millefolium-apfelbl%C3%BCte-galaxy-series/details). ## Flowers and garden use Flowers appear from summer into autumn. The [Polish Nurserymen Association](https://e-katalogroslin.pl/plants/8938,krwawnik-pospolity-apfelblute_achillea-millefolium-apfelblute) reports June–September flowering, insect visits, and stems suitable for fresh or dried arrangements. Its mature dimensions are 60–75 cm tall and 50 cm across; RHS gives a broader 0.5–1 m height and 0.1–0.5 m spread. Allow for this variation when spacing plants. The foliage is described as dark green by the Polish association and greyish green by RHS. Plant it in sunny borders, cottage gardens, prairie plantings, gravel gardens or wildlife gardens. ## Growing conditions Choose full sun and soil that drains freely. RHS lists chalk, loam and sand across acidic, neutral and alkaline conditions, with well-drained or moist-but-well-drained soil. The [RHS growing guide](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/achillea/how-to-grow-achillea) explains that achilleas tolerate dry or poor ground after establishment. Water new plants in dry spells during their first year, and avoid waterlogged soil. Container plants need more frequent moisture checks than plants in the ground. ## Maintenance Remove spent flowerheads to encourage further flowers and reduce seedlings, which may differ from the parent cultivar. Divide older clumps every three to five years to maintain vigor, following the [RHS care guidance](https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/achillea/how-to-grow-achillea). Stems can remain for winter structure; cut them down and remove untidy foliage in early spring.