For many florists, garden centers, and flower arrangers, there is less more delightful in the summer period than making extensive use of the rich assortment of summer flowers. In the coming weeks, we will certainly explore the varied assortment of summer flowers more often, but we’ll start with Achillea millefolium. As the title of this news item suggests, this summer flower is also known as Yarrow, a name derived from its second name ‘millefolium’ (mille means thousand and folium means leaf).
From the grower to the store and from the store to the consumer, some care and attention are required for this flower. To prevent the Achillea from wilting, it must always have access to clean water, preferably with cut flower food. If this is managed, it is a wonderful summer flower to work with, available in a variety of colors, and can be used in bouquets and arrangements with different color schemes.
Looking at the history, Achillea filipendulina was mainly a well-known variant within the Achillea family, characterized by its strong stem and large yellow flower heads. In past years, this variety was also often used as a dried flower, which you might still remember. If there is now a customer in the store who is a big fan of Achillea millefolium as a summer flower, advise them to buy this Achillea as a perennial and plant it in their garden. This way, they can enjoy it annually around their home, and it also serves as an excellent butterfly and bee-attracting plant in the border!
