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Achillea

B3B3 Posts: 25,280
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Most years, I plant  achillea. It looks good for the summer and I never see it again next year. It's supposed to be an easy perennial so I must be doing something horribly wrong.

In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • Dave MorganDave Morgan Posts: 3,123

    Mine thrive in dry conditions B3. They have no choice actually but good drainage seems to suit them. I know they're drought tolerant.

  • B3B3 Posts: 25,280

    I usually try them east facing, no shade and pretty dry. Some years there's evidence of slug activity,  but this latest attempt is just a mass of dead bits. One survived two years but second year, it was smaller and weedy. I'm trying to grow them on heavy clay. Last year's attempt was in a raised bed with improved soil.

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 52,236

    They do prefer a lighter, freer draining soil but with a bit of depth B3. I have clay soil but always grew them quite easily in raised areas with plenty of grit to counteract the rain. 

    Are you planting out small plants? They can be vulnerable to slug damage when small .

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  • B3B3 Posts: 25,280

    No. Mature ones,all types.  Will try again with some added grit. They will have plenty of sun all day. I love the way they bring a border together. 

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 25,280

    Haven't bought any yet. 

    In desperation, I'm thinking of submerging a pot or two once they've bulked up a bit  and moving them to outdoor shelter over winter before planting them properly next year.

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • B3B3 Posts: 25,280

    Sticking plant and pot in the ground so that I can remove it in the autumn.

    I'm down to last resorts here, Verdun!

    In London. Keen but lazy.
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